The Lakers receive a proper floor spacing Center and a defensive guard off the bench to keep them competitive this year with LeBron.

The Hawks receive a young player in Knecht to add to a core of Jalen Johnson, Zaccharie Risacher, Dyson Daniels, Asa Newell, and added Ke'lel Ware/Jaquez jr from Trae to Miami. Hawks are also saving another 40m in salary cap next year. Hawks also adding an unprotected 31 1st, and a swap in 2028.