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Lakers seek trade partner for fourth move this offseason ahead of roster cuts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 3:33 AM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Lakers seek trade partner for fourth move this offseason ahead of roster cuts

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to finalize their roster as they prepare to trim their training camp squad from 16 to 15 players. With preseason play underway, general manager Rob Pelinka has indicated a preference for a 2-for-1 trade deal rather than waiving players. The Lakers, who hold a 2-1 preseason record, are also evaluating competition for their final roster spots among Bronny James, Jaden Hardy, and Dalton Knecht. Reports suggest the team may shop Hardy to bolster their frontcourt depth. The Lakers acquired Hardy earlier this offseason in a trade for Deandre Ayton.

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Status Watch

•Lakers must reduce roster to 15 players before the season.
•Rob Pelinka favors a 2-for-1 trade approach over waiving players.
•Lakers evaluate competition among James, Hardy, and Knecht for final spots.
•Reports indicate the Lakers may be looking to trade Jaden Hardy.
•Team has nine new players as they work to build chemistry.

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3:33 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers Looking to Find Trade Partner For 4th Time This Offseason, Recently Acquired Player Reportedly On Market

What they're saying

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The Los Angeles Lakers have a little more than a week to get down to 15 players. The Lakers entered training camp with 16 players on standard contracts, as they were going to let the players compete for the final spots. However, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka said before camp that they might look to …
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