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Chicago Bulls Target From Lakers Gets Linked To Eastern Conference Rival

The Chicago Bulls have been one of a few teams linked to the Los Angeles Lakers sharpshooter, Dalton Knecht, throughout the preseason. While there hasn’t been too much traction with those talks lately, there is some trade chatter heating up…

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 5:54 PM
Chicago Bulls Target From Lakers Gets Linked To Eastern Conference Rival
Key Things to Know
  • The Milwaukee Bucks have held trade discussions with the Lakers regarding guard Dalton Knecht, previously linked to Chicago.
  • The proposed trade framework involves sending Knecht and second-round draft capital to Milwaukee for center Jericho Sims.
  • Sources report pessimism that the trade will be finalized before the upcoming roster deadline.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Milwaukee Bucks have reportedly engaged in exploratory trade discussions with the Los Angeles Lakers to acquire Dalton Knecht, a player previously linked to the Chicago Bulls. According to NBA insider Jake Fischer via The Stein Line, the proposed trade framework would send Knecht and second-round draft picks to Milwaukee in exchange for center Jericho Sims.

Justin Grasso notes that sources express pessimism about the trade crossing the finish line before Monday's roster deadline. If a deal fails to materialize, the Lakers could potentially waive Knecht to reduce their roster to 15 players, leaving the Bulls an opportunity to pursue him on the open market.

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