Lakers Proposed to Land Bruising Center in Dalton Knecht Trade
Amid reports of the Lakers shopping Dalton Knecht, one intriguing trade idea doing the rounds would add a bruising big man. The post Lakers Proposed to Land Bruising Center in Dalton Knecht Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
San Francisco, California - July 06: The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly seeking to trade Dalton Knecht as training camp nears its end. The potential trade would see the Lakers acquire Goga Bitadze from the Orlando Magic. In this deal, the Lakers would assume Bitadze's $7.6 million expiring salary. Bitadze, known for his sound fundamentals and strong interior presence, brings a high block rate and efficient scoring to the Lakers' roster.
As a center, he would provide much-needed insurance at the five position for the Lakers, who have faced injury concerns from Kessler and Looney recently. Although Bitadze is unlikely to be a high-impact player, his presence would bolster the Lakers' second-unit defense. The Lakers are making roster decisions as they prepare for the 2026-27 season, potentially trading Knecht and Vanderbilt to upgrade their wing/forward position.
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