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NBA·ANALYSIS·August 19, 2026 06:57 PM ET

Yahoo Sports proposes three-team trade sending Myles Turner to Lakers

Jarred Vanderbilt and a 2026 draft pick head out in return

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 191 min read
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What happened: A three-team trade framework proposed by Yahoo Sports lands Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner with the Los Angeles Lakers. The transaction sends Turner's four-year, $108.9 million contract to Los Angeles in exchange for a package featuring Jarred Vanderbilt, DeAndre Ayton and a 2026 draft pick.

Why it matters: The transaction provides Los Angeles with an established frontcourt presence, allowing Anthony Davis to shift to power forward. Milwaukee clears significant salary obligations as the franchise explores a roster reset.

By the numbers: Los Angeles enters the 2026-27 offseason with a league-leading $52.1 million in projected cap space. Turner signed his current $108.9 million agreement in 2025.

What to watch: Los Angeles continues exploring frontcourt upgrades while navigating its remaining financial flexibility.

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