Lakers negotiate trades involving Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 11:56 PM
Last updated Jul 3, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are actively looking to trade forwards Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt. After acquiring two second-round picks from the Deandre Ayton trade, the Lakers are positioned to consolidate these assets to bring in a versatile wing defender. General manager Rob Pelinka is under pressure to overhaul the roster following significant departures in free agency, including LeBron James. The franchise aims to support new superstar Luka Dončić with additional talent. The Lakers currently hold three second-round picks, which may facilitate a trade deal this offseason.
- •Lakers are shopping Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt.
- •They received two second-round picks from the Ayton trade.
- •Rob Pelinka aims to rebuild the roster and support Luka Dončić.
- •A trade could provide the Lakers with a needed wing defender.
- 11:56 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers shopping Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt amid trade rumors
"The Lakers have been busy this offseason with general manager Rob Pelinka orchestrating a full-fledged roster transformation.
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