Robert Horry suggests two Lakers players could be traded
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 1:31 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026

Robert Horry has identified Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt as candidates for trade before the upcoming NBA season. The seven-time champion noted their struggles during Lakers' preseason, raising doubts about their futures in Los Angeles. Horry indicated that both players may be moved in a package deal for a guard, as roster competition intensifies ahead of the season opener against the Warriors on October 21.
- •Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt may be traded before the season.
- •Horry criticized both players' performances and body language.
- •The Lakers kick off their season against the Warriors on October 21.
- 1:31 PMYahoo Sports — Two Lakers players could be heading for the exit after Robert Horry warning
"Two Los Angeles Lakers players could be heading towards the exit after seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry identified Dalton Knecht and Jarred Vanderbilt as the players most likely to be moved before the regular season. Horry’s comments came after the pair struggled to impress during the Lakers’ pre-season, with the former Lakers star suggesting their futures in Los Angeles could be in doubt.
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