Knicks and Lakers discuss Mikal Bridges trade involving Myles Turner
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:01 AM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

The New York Knicks are engaged in talks with the Los Angeles Lakers regarding a proposed trade that would send Mikal Bridges to Los Angeles. In return, the Knicks would receive Myles Turner, Bronny James, and future draft picks. The Lakers have been seeking to strengthen their roster, particularly looking for a backup center and power forward options. The potential trade aims to address both teams' needs, especially after the Knicks lost Mitchell Robinson, their primary rim protector, to free agency. The discussions are theoretical, and it remains unclear whether a deal will ultimately materialize.
- •Lakers pursuing Mikal Bridges in a potential four-team trade.
- •Knicks need a center after losing Mitchell Robinson in free agency.
- •Lakers also interested in Jonathan Kuminga for roster upgrades.
- •Trade could include Myles Turner and several future draft picks.
- 1:01 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks Proposed to Trade Mikal Bridges to Lakers for 6’11” Elite Two-Way Center
"The Los Angeles Lakers still have two significant holes to fill on their roster. They need a backup center and someone who can log major minutes at power forward. For nearly two months, the Lakers have been pursuing Jonathan Kuminga. L.A. sees major upside in Kuminga, and rightfully so. He’s 23 and can defend multiple […] The post Knicks Proposed to Trade Mikal Bridges to Lakers for 6’11” Elite Two-Way Center appeared first on HEAVY.
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