Lakers consider trade proposal for Saddiq Bey with Dalton Knecht
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 4:21 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are contemplating a trade that would send Dalton Knecht to the New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Saddiq Bey. Knecht, who has struggled to find a consistent role with the Lakers, showed promise as a rookie but has spent significant time in the G League. Bey, an expiring contract who averaged 17.7 points last season, could help the Lakers fill a gap at the wing position. This move aims to bolster the Lakers' offensive capabilities as they prepare for the new season. The Pelicans would gain a young prospect in Knecht, who fits their need for shooting depth off the bench.
- •Lakers aim to trade Dalton Knecht for Saddiq Bey.
- •Bey averaged 17.7 points and 5.6 rebounds last season.
- •Knecht struggled in his second year, mainly playing in the G League.
- •Bey is on an expiring contract worth $6.5M.
- •The Pelicans could evaluate Knecht as a potential contributor.
- 4:21 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers Proposed to Flip Dalton Knecht for 18 PPG Scorer in Mega Trade
"This Lakers trade would flip third-year wing Dalton Knecht for Pelicans veteran Saddiq Bey, who is an on expiring contract. The post Lakers Proposed to Flip Dalton Knecht for 18 PPG Scorer in Mega Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
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