Lakers plan to offload Dalton Knecht, pursue former Warriors champion
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 3:33 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly set to move Dalton Knecht as part of a roster overhaul. Lakers insider Jovan Buha indicated the team aims to acquire a former Golden State Warriors NBA champion, likely Jonathan Kuminga, to improve their wing depth. This decision comes amid speculative conversations surrounding the financial strategy for the roster, including potential trades and contract negotiations. The Lakers are working to balance cap space while seeking young, impactful talent before the summer concludes.
- •Lakers seek to trade Dalton Knecht before the end of summer.
- •Lakers may target former Warriors player Jonathan Kuminga.
- •Objectives include acquiring younger contributors and clearing cap space.
- •The team may prioritize different free agency strategies than previously anticipated.
- 3:33 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers predicted to cut ties with Dalton Knecht, land $46 million ex-Warriors NBA champion
"Another roster move could be on the horizon for the Los Angeles Lakers.
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