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Lakers eye Mikal Bridges as Knicks face roster challenges

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 2:17 AM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Lakers eye Mikal Bridges as Knicks face roster challenges

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in acquiring Mikal Bridges from the New York Knicks amid concerns about the team's payroll. Lakers insider Jovan Buha suggested that Bridges, a pivotal player in the Knicks' recent championship run, could enhance the Lakers’ roster depth. Bridges is currently under a four-year contract valued at $150 million, which complicates a potential trade given the Lakers' limited assets. However, the Knicks may consider offloading high-salary players as they navigate a veteran-heavy lineup and salary cap issues. The Lakers aim to bolster their roster ahead of the upcoming NBA season, focusing on championship-caliber additions.

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By the Numbers

•Lakers interested in Knicks' Mikal Bridges amid cap issues.
•Bridges contributed to Knicks' recent championship success.
•He has a four-year, $150 million contract ending in 2029-30.
•Lakers aim to enhance depth with championship-caliber players.
•Knicks may reassess high-salary players due to aging roster.

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The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to a lot of possible targets this offseason. The additions that were brought into the roster look satisfactory at least until the season starts. However, there were names that could have really set the tone for what the Lakers want to accomplish with Luka Doncic. According to Lakers insider […] The post Lakers Could Poach Knicks’ Key $33M Starter Amid Major 2nd Apron Concerns appeared first on HEAVY.
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