Lakers work on three-team trade for Jonathan Kuminga involving Knecht, Hardy

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 12:48 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Lakers work on three-team trade for Jonathan Kuminga involving Knecht, Hardy
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The Los Angeles Lakers are pursuing a three-team trade aimed at acquiring Jonathan Kuminga, a former NBA champion. The proposed deal includes sending Dalton Knecht to the Chicago Bulls and Jaden Hardy to the Atlanta Hawks. This strategy follows ongoing negotiations since Kuminga's free agency began. Reports indicate that the Lakers have emerged as the likely destination for Kuminga, with Atlanta and Minnesota also vying for his signature. The completion of the trade awaits confirmation regarding the third team's involvement and roster implications for Los Angeles.

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  • Lakers target Jonathan Kuminga in a potential trade.
  • Dalton Knecht and Jaden Hardy could change teams in the deal.
  • Trade is part of negotiations ongoing since Kuminga's free agency.
  • Minnesota and Atlanta are also in the mix for Kuminga.
  • Lakers have roster implications to address before finalizing the deal.
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  • 12:48 PMYahoo SportsLakers predicted to trade Dalton Knecht, Jaden Hardy for $46M NBA champion in 3-team deal
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The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to find their power forward. In this potential deal, they land a former NBA champion that has the potential to emerge as a superstar.

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