What happened: The framework sends Jarred Vanderbilt, Jake LaRavia, Dalton Knecht and a 2022 second-round pick to Sacramento for Hunter. Training camp is roughly a month away, and the transaction remains hypothetical.
Why it matters: Hunter would address one of two unsettled starting spots for the Los Angeles Lakers. His expiring $24.9 million salary would preserve longer-term cap flexibility.
By the numbers: Hunter has started 271 of 372 career games. Vanderbilt holds a $13.2 million player option for 2027-28.
What to watch: Training camp will show whether the Lakers settle their wing rotation internally or pursue a trade.