Lakers discuss trade with Hawks, Blazers involving Kuminga, Gueye
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 7:12 PM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are pursuing a three-team trade involving the Atlanta Hawks and Portland Trail Blazers, aiming to acquire Jonathan Kuminga and Mo Gueye. Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht are reportedly on the trade block as the Lakers look to strengthen their roster. Negotiations for Kuminga have been challenging as his camp seeks a substantial contract. The proposed deal would see the Hawks gain Knecht and Shaedon Sharpe along with future draft picks, while the Blazers would receive Buddy Hield and Vanderbilt to help address their needs. The trade represents a significant effort by the Lakers to enhance their starting lineup ahead of the upcoming NBA season.
- •Lakers target Jonathan Kuminga in trade talks.
- •Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt are on the trading block.
- •Proposed deal involves multiple assets for all three teams.
- •Negotiations with Kuminga's camp have proven difficult.
- •Atlanta Hawks would gain young talent and draft picks.
- 7:12 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers predicted to trade Dalton Knecht for ex-Warriors NBA champion in 4-team blockbuster deal
- 7:15 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers predicted to trade Dalton Knecht for $45M sniper, NBA champion in 3-team blockbuster
- 9:38 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers trade idea ships Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt for $46M NBA champion in mega 3-team deal
"The Los Angeles Lakers are still looking to get rid of guys like Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt. In this deal, they get rid of both and bring in their top priority of the summer.
"The Los Angeles Lakers are still in major pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga. In this potential deal, they get Kuminga by offloading two roster guys in an absolute mega deal.
"The Los Angeles Lakers are still trying to add to the roster. In this potential deal, they get rid of Dalton Knecht and others for two elite shooters.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 7:12 PMLakers predicted to trade Dalton Knecht for ex-Warriors NBA champion in 4-team blockbuster deal
The Los Angeles Lakers are still in major pursuit of Jonathan Kuminga. In this potential deal, they get Kuminga by offloading two roster guys in an absolute mega deal.
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 7:15 AMLakers predicted to trade Dalton Knecht for $45M sniper, NBA champion in 3-team blockbuster
The Los Angeles Lakers are still trying to add to the roster. In this potential deal, they get rid of Dalton Knecht and others for two elite shooters.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 9:38 PMLakers trade idea ships Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt for $46M NBA champion in mega 3-team deal
The Los Angeles Lakers are still looking to get rid of guys like Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt. In this deal, they get rid of both and bring in their top priority of the summer.
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