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Bucks Reportedly Wanted Two Second-Round Picks For Jericho Sims But Lakers Offered One

The Los Angeles Lakers overhauled their roster this past offseason, although they weren’t able to address all of their needs. One need that seemingly remains is the backup center position behind Walker Kessler as Kevon Looney has struggled to begin…

By Daniel Starkand · Lakers Nation

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 1:40 PM

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Trade talks between the Lakers and Bucks stalled over Milwaukee's request for two future second-round draft picks.
The proposed trade would have sent center Jericho Sims to Los Angeles in exchange for Dalton Knecht.
Los Angeles was reportedly only willing to include one second-round draft pick in the permanent trade package.

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The Los Angeles Lakers engaged in preseason trade discussions with the Milwaukee Bucks regarding center Jericho Sims in a potential swap for Dalton Knecht. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer, the trade talks collapsed because Milwaukee wanted two future second-round draft picks, while the Lakers were only willing to part with one.

Following the breakdown in negotiations, the Lakers waived Knecht to finalize their 15-player roster, after which he signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks. Meanwhile, the Lakers continue to seek depth at backup center behind starter Walker Kessler.

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