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Trade discussions for Bucks big man Dalton Knecht are ongoing, with the Lakers reportedly exploring a potential move involving a center. The team also made several minor roster adjustments on Thursday. Additionally, Thunder guard Jalen Williams publicly relished Lakers fans’ outrage over a recent playoff exit.

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Insider: Lakers have had discussions with Bucks about Jericho Sims — Insider reports confirm the Lakers have had discussions with the Bucks regarding acquiring center Jericho Sims to improve their interior presence.

Lakers Wire · Fri 2:56 AM ET

The Lakers made a few small roster moves on Thursday — The Lakers finalized several small roster adjustments on Thursday, including signing Quentin Grimes and parting ways with a guard.

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Who Is Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones? Examining Lakers’ Newest Addition Amid Recent Roster MovesFadeaway World · Thu 5:57 AM ET
Zach Lowe tells Bill Simmons if Luka Doncic can win MVP with ‘snowtime’ LakersHITC · Thu 5:10 AM ET
‘You killed him’ – NBA icon points blame for Bronny James’ LA Lakers strugglesHITC · Thu 4:34 AM ET
Lakers insider says LA should cut $3.9M injury-prone 3x NBA champion, not Dalton KnechtThe Sporting News · Thu 3:15 AM ET
NBA insider: Lakers are still exploring trades before start of seasonLakers Wire · Thu 3:04 AM ET
Lakers Trade Pitch Reunites Luka Dončić, Kyrie Irving at Austin Reaves’ ExpenseHEAVY · Thu 3:04 AM ET
‘The Bronny James Experiment Is Getting Out of Control,’ ‘Embarrassing’ — NBA World Loses Faith in Lakers Guard As Preseason Lowlights Keep Piling UpPro Football Network · Thu 1:05 AM ET
Lakers Cut Ties With 6-Foot-8 Forward for Former Heat GuardHEAVY · Thu 12:21 AM ET
Yaxel Lendeborg Confesses Potential Luka Doncic Matchup ‘Spooked’ Him Against LakersFadeaway World · Wed 11:36 PM ET
Lakers Dalton Knecht Gets Unexpected Lifeline With New Trade RumorsHEAVY · Wed 11:17 PM ET
Lakers Great Great Update Regarding Nikola Jokic Pipe DreamHEAVY · Wed 10:55 PM ET
The Lakers are looking for Luka Doncic to play more off the ballLakers Wire · Wed 10:55 PM ET
Lakers $6M Guard Outplays Dalton Knecht But Remains Top Trade TargetHEAVY · Wed 10:39 PM ET

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Lakers Currently Discussing Dalton Knecht Trade For Center — The Lakers are reportedly discussing a trade for Bucks center Dalton Knecht, looking to bolster their frontcourt depth before the season starts.

‘The Lack of Respect Is So Funny’ — NBA Fans React As Jalen Williams Reveals He Relished Lakers Fans’ Outrage Over Ajay Mitchell Torching LA in Playoffs — Jalen Williams admitted he enjoyed Lakers fans' outrage when Ajay Mitchell defeated LA in the playoffs, revealing his candid feelings.

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Insider: Lakers have had discussions with Bucks about Jericho Sims — Insider reports confirm the Lakers have had discussions with the Bucks regarding acquiring center Jericho Sims to improve their interior presence.

The Lakers made a few small roster moves on Thursday — The Lakers finalized several small roster adjustments on Thursday, including signing Quentin Grimes and parting ways with a guard.