Lakers weigh trading Dalton Knecht to sign free agent Bruce Brown
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 6, 2026, 7:52 PM
Last updated Sep 6, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are considering roster moves that include trading Dalton Knecht to create salary cap space. Reports suggest the franchise intends to find a team to develop the 25-year-old wing due to his limited impact over two seasons. Clearing Knecht, along with potential deals for players like Hardy or offloading the contract of Bronny James, could provide the Lakers the flexibility required to sign free agent Bruce Brown. Brown remains available this September after completing a season with the Denver Nuggets where he averaged 7.9 points and 3.9 rebounds. While the Lakers recently missed out on signing Jonathan Kuminga, adding a versatile veteran like Brown could address the team's needs before the 2026-27 season. The front office currently lacks significant draft capital to facilitate major trades.
- •The Lakers are exploring trade options to move Dalton Knecht and free up salary space.
- •Bruce Brown remains a free agent and is a potential target for the Lakers.
- •Los Angeles lacks significant draft capital to attach to outgoing player contracts.
- •Lakers roster adjustments are aimed at assisting Luka Doncic for the 2026-27 campaign.
- •The team failed to secure a deal for Jonathan Kuminga earlier this off-season.
- 7:52 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers predicted to trade Dalton Knecht for $96M reliable shooter, former first-round pick
- 5:20 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers predicted to part ways with $15M defensive plug, not Dalton Knecht, Bronny James
- 6:12 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers predicted to cut ties with Dalton Knecht, sign former Nuggets NBA champion forward
"The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to make a trade or move on from a player or two. A new name as been brought up as a potential trade piece that doesn't include one Dalton Knecht or Bronny James.
"The Los Angeles Lakers still have one position they have to fill with a starter. In this deal, they get a reliable starter that will help in a major way.
"An NBA reporter has an intriguing offseason move for the Los Angeles Lakers to consider.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 7:52 PMLakers predicted to trade Dalton Knecht for $96M reliable shooter, former first-round pick
The Los Angeles Lakers still have one position they have to fill with a starter. In this deal, they get a reliable starter that will help in a major way.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 5:20 PMLakers predicted to part ways with $15M defensive plug, not Dalton Knecht, Bronny James
The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to make a trade or move on from a player or two. A new name as been brought up as a potential trade piece that doesn't include one Dalton Knecht or Bronny James.
- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 6:12 PMLakers predicted to cut ties with Dalton Knecht, sign former Nuggets NBA champion forward
An NBA reporter has an intriguing offseason move for the Los Angeles Lakers to consider.
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