Lakers rumors: LA still desperately trying to make trade to fix roster problem

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JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers have a general idea on what their roster will look like going into the 2026-27 NBA season. However, there are certain players who may not have a longer stay with the franchise.

Los Angeles heavily retooled the roster to surround Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves with the best supporting cast possible. They added the likes of Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton, Sandro Mamukelashveli, Kevon Looney, Quentin Grimes, and Matisse Thybulle among others. This comes following the departure of LeBron James, who left Los Angeles after eight seasons as he signed with the Philadelphia 76ers.

Despite the big roster overturn, the Lakers may not be done making adjustments. NBA insider Brett Siegel appeared on a new episode of Clutch Scoops with Tomer Azarly, going over what sources have told Siegel about Los Angeles exploring options involving Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht.

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“They’re at 16 players on their active roster. And I’ve been told that in addition to looking at trading Jared Vanderbilt, which they’ve had no luck, no luck doing over the course of the last year, they’re also exploring trades, consolation trades for their roster to kind of slim it down, involving Dalton Knecht. They are looking to trade Dalton Knecht. He will not be a part of this roster long term,” Siegel said at the 20:40 mark.