Lakers eye trade of Dalton Knecht for Kyle Kuzma after missing Kuminga
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 4:58 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring a trade involving Dalton Knecht after failing to acquire Jonathan Kuminga, who signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers had targeted Kuminga as their starting power forward but will now need to address a key roster gap. Reports suggest a potential deal to bring back Kyle Kuzma, who previously won a championship with the Lakers. Kuzma's versatility and experience could be pivotal for the team's aspirations next season. The Lakers are expected to package Knecht with another player to facilitate the trade, which aligns with their needs as they enter the next phase of roster construction.
- •Lakers missed out on Jonathan Kuminga, who signed with the Timberwolves.
- •Knees is a candidate for a trade involving Kyle Kuzma.
- •Kuzma won a championship with the Lakers in 2020.
- •Lakers need a reliable starting power forward.
- •Kuzma's past with the Lakers makes him a strong fit for the team.
- 4:58 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers predicted to trade Dalton Knecht for $107M NBA champion to pair with Luka Doncic
"The Los Angeles Lakers still have some spaces to fill. In this deal, they let go of Dalton Knecht for a former Laker champion to reunite with.
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