Lakers expected to trade Dalton Knecht after disappointing performance
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 8:55 PM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are anticipated to trade Dalton Knecht before the upcoming season. Currently over the roster limit, the team is actively exploring trade options, with Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt mentioned as potential players to move. Knecht's performance has not met expectations, leading sources to describe him as a draft bust following struggles since a rescinded trade. The Lakers are aiming to consolidate assets after the Deandre Ayton trade and fill key roster gaps before training camp in October.
- •Lakers are one player over the official roster limit.
- •Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt are on the trade block.
- •Knecht's struggles have led to concerns about his future with the team.
- •Lakers gained two second-round picks from the Deandre Ayton trade.
- •Training camp begins in October, prompting urgency in roster decisions.
- 5:31 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers expected to part ways with disappointing $18M former first-rounder, says Lakers insider
- 8:55 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers predicted to part ways with $18M former first-round draft bust after disappointing stint
"The Los Angeles Lakers are going to have to make some roster moves. It seems like a recent first-rounder is going to get the short end of the stick if it comes to roster cuts.
"The Los Angeles Lakers are still active on the trade front. This former first-round is a guarantee to be shopped before the start of the season.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 5:31 PMLakers expected to part ways with disappointing $18M former first-rounder, says Lakers insider
The Los Angeles Lakers are going to have to make some roster moves. It seems like a recent first-rounder is going to get the short end of the stick if it comes to roster cuts.
- Yahoo SportsAug 4, 2026, 8:55 PMLakers predicted to part ways with $18M former first-round draft bust after disappointing stint
The Los Angeles Lakers are still active on the trade front. This former first-round is a guarantee to be shopped before the start of the season.
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