Fischer: Lakers seek Vanderbilt, Knecht trades before season opener

Los Angeles must trim its roster from 16 players to 15.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 131 min read

What happened: Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht attended last month's four-day Slovenia minicamp hosted by Luka Doncic.

Why it matters: Los Angeles is seeking a wing upgrade, giving potential negotiations a purpose beyond reducing the roster. Jake Fischer described the possible moves as part of that continuing search. [Lakers Nation](https://lakersnation.com/lakers-reportedly-still-looking-to-trade-dalton-knecht-jarred-vanderbilt-to-upgrade-roster/)

By the numbers: Vanderbilt has two years remaining on his $48 million contract. Knecht, 25, enters his third NBA season on his rookie deal.

What to watch: Watch whether a deal brings back rotation help or primarily clears a roster spot before the 2026-27 opener.

Sources

Yahoo NBA 2026-09-13T12:17:03.310473+00:00

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