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Lakers have talked to Bucks about Jericho Sims trade, pessimism on trade being completed

As it currently stands, the Los Angeles Lakers’ center room features Walker Kessler, Kevon Looney and Sandro Mamukelashvili. Kessler, of course, is a locked-in starter while Looney and Mamukelashvili will split time as the reserves depending on matchups and game…

By Jackson Frank · Silver Screen and Roll

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 3:22 PM

Key Things to Know

The Lakers and Bucks held trade discussions involving Jericho Sims, but sources are pessimistic a deal will happen.
The proposed permanent transfer would send Dalton Knecht and second-round draft capital to Milwaukee.
Los Angeles is seeking to reduce its roster from 16 to 15 standard contracts.

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The Los Angeles Lakers have held exploratory trade talks with the Milwaukee Bucks regarding center Jericho Sims, according to reporter Jake Fischer. The proposed permanent deal would send former first-round pick Dalton Knecht and second-round draft compensation to Milwaukee in exchange for Sims. However, Fischer noted there is pessimism from league sources that the potential agreement will actually be completed.

Los Angeles is actively looking to trim its roster from 16 to 15 standard contracts while adding frontcourt depth behind Walker Kessler, Kevon Looney, and Sandro Mamukelashvili. Sims, entering his sixth NBA season, appeared in 67 games last year.

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