Lakers propose trade for Myles Turner from Bucks in three-team deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 2:17 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026

The Los Angeles Lakers are pursuing a trade to acquire Myles Turner from the Milwaukee Bucks in a proposed three-team deal. The Lakers would send Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht to the Bucks, while the Detroit Pistons would receive Jake LaRavia. Turner, who recently played for the Indiana Pacers, is considered a valuable addition for the Lakers' frontcourt as they also aim to enhance their roster with players like Walker Kessler and Kevon Looney. The trade would provide the Lakers with a stretch big who can facilitate spacing on offense and rim protection, particularly beneficial for Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The next steps involve finalizing potential trades to accommodate Turner’s sizable contract under the salary cap.
- •Lakers propose to trade for Myles Turner from Bucks.
- •Trade involves Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht.
- •Pistons to receive Jake LaRavia in the deal.
- •Turner provides floor spacing and rim protection.
- •Lakers aim to enhance their frontcourt for the upcoming season.
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"One of the Los Angeles Lakers’ top priorities this offseason is strengthening the frontcourt. So far so good. They have done some good business at that position with Walker Kessler and the likes of Kevon Looney joining. The franchise could still chase more frontcourt additions to add length and stretch the floor. In a proposed […] The post Blockbuster NBA Trade Proposal Lands 2-Time Blocks Champion With Lakers appeared first on HEAVY.
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