Lakers explore trade for Mo Gueye after missing on Jonathan Kuminga
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 2:29 AM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are considering a trade for Mo Gueye to bolster their frontcourt depth after Jonathan Kuminga signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves. With a need for a power forward and backup center, the Lakers might turn to Gueye, a versatile 6'11" big man, as a target. A proposed trade framework includes the Lakers sending Dalton Knecht to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Gueye and a future second-round pick. Gueye averaged 4.4 points and 3.6 rebounds last season and has potential for growth. The Lakers have already made significant offseason moves, acquiring players like Walker Kessler and strengthening their roster with younger talent.
- •Lakers need a power forward and backup center after Kuminga's signing.
- •Proposed trade sends Dalton Knecht to Houston for Mo Gueye.
- •Gueye averaged 4.4 points and 3.6 rebounds last season.
- •Lakers secured several key players in offseason, including Walker Kessler.
- •Lakers seek to improve roster depth with younger talent.
- 2:29 AMYahoo Sports — Proposed NBA Trade Lands Lakers 6’11” Positionless Unicorn Next to Luka Doncic
"The Los Angeles Lakers’ options have shrunk after Jonathan Kuminga agreed to a two-year contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves. With L.A. in need of a power forward and a backup center, it may pivot to the trade market to explore its options. While the Lakers can somewhat address the starting power forward position by committee, it […] The post Proposed NBA Trade Lands Lakers 6’11” Positionless Unicorn Next to Luka Doncic appeared first on HEAVY.
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