Lakers explored Dalton Knecht trade with Jazz, others

Jazz Lakers NBA News NBA Rumors The Lakers tried to find a trade for Dalton Knecht before cutting him loose. Finding a team willing to take him at an acceptable price was another matter. The Jazz, Bulls and Bucks were among the teams Los Angeles contacted about the former first-round pick before waiving him Monday, according to Brett Siegel of Clutch Points. Milwaukee’s asking price apparently ended those discussions. Per Siegel, the Bucks wanted multiple second-round picks or a first-round pick swap in a deal involving Knecht and Jericho Sims. The Lakers couldn’t complete that exchange one-for-one and weren’t willing...