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Lakers consider 2-for-1 trade to acquire Buddy Hield from Bulls

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 4:51 AM

Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Lakers consider 2-for-1 trade to acquire Buddy Hield from Bulls

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly exploring a trade to acquire Buddy Hield from the Chicago Bulls, offering Jaden Hardy and Dalton Knecht in return. This potential move is aimed at trimming the Lakers' roster to the league-mandated 15 players ahead of the regular season. Hield, known for his sharpshooting ability, would enhance the Lakers' three-point shooting after they struggled last season. If the trade doesn't materialize, the Lakers may need to cut either Hardy or Knecht after training camp.

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•Lakers eye Buddy Hield in a 2-for-1 trade proposal.
•Jaden Hardy and Dalton Knecht would go to the Bulls.
•Lakers currently have 16 players on guaranteed contracts.
•Hield ranks fourth in NBA three-pointers since 2016.
•Roster decisions may come down to training camp performance.

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4:51 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers Proposed to Land Buddy Hield in 2-for-1 Trade to Finalize Roster

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A Lakers trade idea doing the rounds would fetch Buddy Hield from the Bulls in exchange for Jaden Hardy and Dalton Knecht. The post Lakers Proposed to Land Buddy Hield in 2-for-1 Trade to Finalize Roster appeared first on HEAVY.
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