NBA Insider Reveals Real Reason Lakers Didn't Trade Dalton Knecht to Bucks for Jericho Sims

NBA insider reveals real reason Lakers didn't trade Dalton Knecht to Bucks for Jericho Sims

The Los Angeles Lakers were trying to get some value out of Dalton Knecht before cutting him. They were unable to and it has been revealed what the cost would have to trade Knecht.

Lakers' Dalton Knecht Trade to Bucks Collapsed Over Surprising Demand

The Lakers' proposed Dalton Knecht trade with Milwaukee fell apart over one demand, leaving a potential frontcourt upgrade unrealized.

Lakers explored Dalton Knecht trade with Jazz, others

The Lakers tried to find a trade for Dalton Knecht before cutting him loose. Finding a team willing to take him at an acceptable price was another matter. The Jazz, Bulls and Bucks were among the teams Los Angeles contacted about the former first-round pick before waiving him Monday, according to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points. Milwaukee’s asking price apparently ended those discussions. Per Siegel, the Bucks wanted multiple second-round picks or…