Bucks, Grizzlies and Lakers pursue trades ahead of roster cuts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 9:07 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026

The Milwaukee Bucks, Memphis Grizzlies, and Los Angeles Lakers have actively sought trades recently to address their roster situations. Each team faced challenges in finding suitable deals, leading to the waiver of Kevin Porter Jr., Walter Clayton Jr., and Dalton Knecht to meet the 5 PM ET roster cutdown deadline. The ongoing trade talks underscore the competitive teams navigate as they prepare for the forthcoming season.
- •Bucks, Grizzlies, and Lakers sought trades to manage rosters.
- •Kevin Porter Jr., Walter Clayton Jr., and Dalton Knecht were waived.
- •Teams needed to meet the 5 PM ET roster cutdown deadline.
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