Dalton Knecht's trade hopes fade amid Lakers' Kuminga sign-and-trade talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 12:13 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
Dalton Knecht, a guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, received disappointing news regarding his potential trade. After requesting a move from the Lakers, Knecht hoped to be packaged in a sign-and-trade deal for Jonathan Kuminga. However, reports indicate the Lakers are focusing on Jarred Vanderbilt instead. This leads to uncertainty about Knecht's future, as he now remains on a roster where his playing opportunities may diminish due to competition. The Lakers' recent draft choice, Cameron Carr, could further complicate Knecht's chance for more minutes in the upcoming season.
- •Knecht requested a trade from the Lakers on January 28.
- •The Lakers are pursuing a trade for Jonathan Kuminga.
- •Reports indicate the team prefers using Jarred Vanderbilt in trade talks.
- •Knecht's future with the Lakers remains uncertain after this news.
- •Knecht faces competition for minutes from new draft pick Cameron Carr.
- 12:13 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers' Dalton Knecht gets brutal Jonathan Kuminga sign-and-trade news months after roster request
"The Los Angeles Lakers' second-year guard didn't receive ideal news on Wednesday.
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