Lakers consider 3-team trade to acquire Malik Monk ahead of season
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:12 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly exploring a three-team trade involving the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors that would reunite them with Malik Monk. The proposal includes the Lakers acquiring Monk and DeâAnthony Melton, while sending out Dalton Knecht, Will Richard, and Jarred Vanderbilt, along with future draft picks. The Lakers have already made significant roster changes this offseason and could benefit from Monk's experience and scoring ability. With two years remaining on his contract, this trade could help both Monk and the Lakers as they look to improve their depth and backcourt options ahead of the new season.
- •Lakers eye Malik Monk in potential trade with Kings and Warriors.
- •Proposal includes sending out Vanderbilt and acquiring Melton.
- •Monk previously played for the Lakers during the 2021-22 season.
- •Lakers have made several roster changes this offseason.
- •Monk has two years left on his contract with Sacramento.
- 1:12 AMYahoo Sports — Proposed 3-Team NBA Trade Lands 18 PPG Star Wing With Lakers
- 1:23 AMYahoo Sports — Proposed 3-Team NBA Trade Reunites Lakers With $78M Explosive Scorer
"The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to keep exploring possible additions to an already new-look roster ahead of the upcoming season. Most stars from last season have been moved, except for core players like Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The Lakers could still move some of the remaining pieces from the last campaign. One such […] The post Proposed 3-Team NBA Trade Lands 18 PPG Star Wing With Lakers appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Los Angeles Lakers might be heading into the new season feeling as ready as any team can after a series of major roster changes. Whether the new additions serve as major upgrades remains to be seen, but the front office has addressed key needs at almost every spot. The Lakers could still move to […] The post Proposed 3-Team NBA Trade Reunites Lakers With $78M Explosive Scorer appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 1:12 AMProposed 3-Team NBA Trade Lands 18 PPG Star Wing With Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to keep exploring possible additions to an already new-look roster ahead of the upcoming season. Most stars from last season have been moved, except for core players like Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The Lakers could still move some of the remaining pieces from the last campaign. One such […] The post Proposed 3-Team NBA Trade Lands 18 PPG Star Wing With Lakers appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 1:23 AMProposed 3-Team NBA Trade Reunites Lakers With $78M Explosive Scorer
The Los Angeles Lakers might be heading into the new season feeling as ready as any team can after a series of major roster changes. Whether the new additions serve as major upgrades remains to be seen, but the front office has addressed key needs at almost every spot. The Lakers could still move to […] The post Proposed 3-Team NBA Trade Reunites Lakers With $78M Explosive Scorer appeared first on HEAVY.
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