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Lakers propose trade for Charlotte Hornets center Moussa Diabate

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:21 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Lakers propose trade for Charlotte Hornets center Moussa Diabate

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring options to acquire center Moussa Diabate from the Charlotte Hornets. With frontcourt depth a concern following the sign-and-trade of Walker Kessler, the Lakers seek to bolster their roster. Reports indicate a trade framework could involve sending Dalton Knecht and two future second-round picks to Charlotte. Diabate, who averaged career highs last season, may provide valuable support behind Kessler's developing role. Negotiations may need creativity due to the team's tight salary cap situation and existing guaranteed contracts.

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•Lakers aim to strengthen their center position for the 2026-27 season.
•Moussa Diabate had a breakout season with career highs in points and rebounds.
•Trade proposal includes Dalton Knecht and second-round picks in 2031 and 2032.
•Lakers currently have no open roster spots and 16 guaranteed contracts.

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3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Proposed NBA Trade Sends 24-Year-Old Rising Star Center to Lakers

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It has become well known that the Los Angeles Lakers need frontcourt reinforcements. The newly-acquired Walker Kessler is the Lakers’ big man of the future. But as currently constructed, the Lakers don’t have anyone to remove some of the burden off his shoulders. Adding veteran center Kevon Looney, a three-time NBA champion with the Golden State […] The post Proposed NBA Trade Sends 24-Year-Old Rising Star Center to Lakers appeared first on HEAVY.
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