A recent trade proposal from The Sporting News suggests the San Antonio Spurs could trade center Zach Collins to the Los Angeles Lakers for forward Rui Hachimura. The article, published on July 2, 2026, speculates that the Spurs might look to move Collins, who won an NBA championship with the Golden State Warriors in 2022, to acquire Hachimura, who signed a three-year, $51 million contract with the Lakers in 2023.
However, as of today, no official trade has been reported by the Spurs, Lakers, or any verified NBA insider. The proposal is purely speculative and not based on confirmed negotiations. Collins, 28, averaged 11.6 points and 6.4 rebounds per game last season, while Hachimura, 28, averaged 13.6 points and 4.3 rebounds.
The Spurs are in a rebuilding phase around rookie Victor Wembanyama, and any trade would need to fit their long-term plans. The Lakers, meanwhile, are looking to contend for a championship with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Neither team has commented on the rumor.
