Lakers reportedly put Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht on the trade block

Heavy cites reporting from Jake Fischer that the Lakers have Vanderbilt and Knecht available as they work to trim the roster to the regular-season limit; either move would alter the team’s wing/forward depth heading into camp.

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- The Lakers have 16 players under contract — one above the regular-season roster maximum.
- Front office wants roster flexibility to pursue additional wing/forward upgrades after missing on top targets.
- Knecht is on his rookie deal with diminished role; Vanderbilt carries two seasons and $48M remaining, making him harder to move.
- Knecht could be shopped to a younger team for cash or a protected second-round pick.
- Vanderbilt’s remaining salary and limited draft assets make a balanced return difficult.
- Sources note the Lakers may need to clear one or more roster spots to add another rotation-caliber wing.

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