Lakers eye trade involving Dalton Knecht with Pelicans for draft assets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 1:50 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring a trade scenario with the New Orleans Pelicans that could involve Dalton Knecht. The 24-year-old guard, who has requested a trade, averaged 4.2 points and 1.4 rebounds for the Lakers this season. Reports suggest a potential deal that would send Knecht and others to New Orleans in exchange for Herb Jones and Yves Missi. If executed, this trade could provide the Lakers with improved defensive options while offering Knecht a fresh start in a rebuilding environment.
- •Dalton Knecht requested a trade from the Lakers before the deadline.
- •Knecht averaged 4.2 points and 1.4 rebounds this season.
- •Lakers could trade Knecht for Herb Jones, Yves Missi, and draft picks.
- •The trade could improve Lakers' perimeter and interior defense.
- •Knecht might benefit from a fresh start with New Orleans.
- 1:50 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers-Pelicans trade pitch sees Los Angeles cut ties with $18 million guard who asked to be traded
"The Los Angeles Lakers have a clear path to cutting ties with a declining 24-year-old contributor.
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