Lakers propose trade for Brook Lopez from Clippers

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Last updated Aug 22, 2026

Lakers propose trade for Brook Lopez from Clippers
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The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly exploring a trade to acquire Brook Lopez from the Los Angeles Clippers. This comes after the Lakers’ offseason moves, including adding centers Walker Kessler and Kevon Looney. In the proposed deal, the Lakers would send Jaden Hardy and Dalton Knecht to the Clippers. Lopez, a 7-foot-1 veteran, would bring experience to the Lakers' frontcourt and is expected to have a role alongside Kessler. He previously played for the Lakers during the 2017-18 season, and the trade would not require draft picks, making it a low-risk undertaking for Los Angeles.

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  • Lakers interested in trading for Brook Lopez from Clippers
  • Proposed trade involves sending Jaden Hardy and Dalton Knecht
  • Lopez has a team option at $9.2 million
  • Deal requires no draft picks, lowering risk for Lakers
  • Lopez provides veteran presence alongside younger players
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With all the moves the Los Angeles Lakers have been involved with so far this offseason, the franchise doesn’t appear to be done yet. One area they have conducted serious business in is the frontcourt. This was identified even before the offseason and they added young center Walker Kessler and veteran Kevon Looney as a […] The post Projected NBA Trade Gives Lakers 7’1″ Sharpshooter to Pair With Luka Doncic appeared first on HEAVY.

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