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Lakers consider three-team trade for rim-running center Kel'el Ware

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 12:03 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Lakers consider three-team trade for rim-running center Kel'el Ware

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring a potential three-team trade involving Kel'el Ware to bolster their center rotation. Currently, the Lakers rely on Walker Kessler, but lack depth behind him. A proposal suggests sending Dalton Knecht to the Portland Trail Blazers and two second-round picks to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Ware and Vit Krejci. Ware, coming off an average of 11.1 points and nine rebounds last season, could provide youthful athleticism and a solid backup option at center. The Lakers are looking to strengthen their roster after missing out on key free-agent targets this summer.

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Market Watch

•Proposal includes trading Dalton Knecht to Portland and two picks to Milwaukee.
•Ware averaged 11.1 points and nine rebounds last season for Miami.
•Krejci, another potential addition, provides depth at the wing position.
•Lakers face challenges after losing pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga.
•Acquiring Ware could help the Lakers build a stronger center rotation.

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12:03 PMYahoo Sports — Three-team mock trade gives Lakers ideal rim-running backup center

What they're saying

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If the Lakers are serious about having a fearsome tag-team duo at center, perhaps they should try to execute the mock trade suggested by one writer.
— Yahoo Sports

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