Lakers and Bucks hold trade talks ahead of season
Talks are underway between the Lakers and Bucks over a possible deal for a Lakers sharpshooter before the 2026-2027 season. Los Angeles is also exploring other trades, and a small move in the coming days remains possible.
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What happened
The Los Angeles Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks are in trade talks over a potential deal for a Lakers sharpshooter ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Separately, the Lakers were still exploring trades before the season opens, and a small deal in the coming days remains possible.
Why it matters
A small Lakers trade in the coming days would be a roster move made before the season starts.
Timeline
- Oct 15, 3:04 AM ET: The Lakers were still exploring trades before the season, with a small deal still possible in the coming days.
- Oct 16, 5:05 AM ET: The Lakers and Bucks were reported to be in trade talks for a potential deal ahead of the 2026-2027 season.
Coverage
- Report: Milwaukee Bucks Engage in Trade Talks For Lakers Sharpshooter (Rob Andrew Lo)
- Lakers’ Rob Pelinka gets warning about job entering 2026-2027 NBA season (Yahoo Sports)
- Lakers insider says LA should cut $3.9M injury-prone 3x NBA champion, not Dalton Knecht (Yahoo Sports)
- NBA insider: Lakers are still exploring trades before start of season (USA Today)
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