Lakers Notes: Knecht Trade Talks, Grimes' Starting Debate, Buss Dispute

Is a Dalton Knecht trade coming? First round pick's time with Lakers feels over

‘Future Isn't With the Lakers’ - Insider Pours Cold Water On Dalton Knecht’s Future With Los Angeles Amid Trade Rumors

Dalton Knecht’s future with the Lakers remains uncertain as an NBA insider shares a fresh update amid growing trade rumors.

Lakers Notes: Knecht Trade Talks, Grimes' Starting Debate, Buss Dispute

By Dana Gauruder | at October 17, 2026 8:25 am Dalton Knecht was selected with the No. 17 pick by the Lakers in 2024 but his future with the franchise appears murky, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports. Noted for his outside shooting, Knecht doesn’t have a rotation spot coming out of training camp. He could be traded now or kept on the roster to facilitate a deal down the road. But it’s also possible he could be waived with the front office eating…

Lakers Notes: Knecht, Grimes, Buss Dispute, Williams

Dalton Knecht was selected with the No. 17 pick by the Lakers in 2024 but his future with the franchise appears murky, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports. Noted for his outside shooting, Knecht doesn’t have a rotation spot coming out of training camp. He could be traded now or kept on the roster to […]