NBA·TRANSACTION·September 14, 2026 01:41 PM ET

Fischer: Lakers shopping Vanderbilt, Knecht before opener

Roster must drop from 16 to 15

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 141 min read

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What happened: Jake Fischer reported Los Angeles is exploring trades involving Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht. The club sits at 16 players and must get to 15 before Opening Night of the 2026-27 season.

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Why it matters: Opening Night locks the 15-man roster for the 2026-27 season. Los Angeles already declined Nick Smith Jr.'s $2.5 million team option.

What to watch: Watch for a finalized trade before Opening Night roster cuts.

Sources

r/lakers Sep 14, 1:14 PM ET

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