LA has already been actively exploring trade avenues for Jarred Vanderbilt, but have reportedly had no luck in their efforts. As Opening Night quickly approaches, the Lakers are looking to trade Dalton Knecht before the season begins.
The Lakers’ roster crunch doesn’t bode well for Dalton Knecht. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Brett Siegel of Clutch Points reported the latest on the Lakers’ roster battle.
“[Dalton Knecht] will not be apart of this roster long-term,” Siegel said.
Vanderbilt and Knecht have been the odd men out for a while as the new look Lakers embark on the Luka Doncic era. But it appears the Lakers are running out of options in their attempts to part ways with the former, who is currently owed $12 million as Vanderbilt is in the final year of a four-year, $48 million deal.
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick looks on during the game against the Golden State Warriors. NBAE via Getty ImagesLos Angeles Lakers president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka speaks to the media during a press conference. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
The Lakers have traded Knecht before in February 2025. Knecht was sent to Charlotte in exchange for center Mark Williams before the trade was rescinded.
Since the trade, Knecht has been a non-factor on the court. The Lakers had high hopes for the small forward as the team selected him with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Knecht has shown flashes of brilliance in the purple and gold, particularly during his breakout rookie year where he averaged 18.9 points and 4.9 rebounds in the final nine games of November 2024. But his confidence seems to have vanished since the Lakers attempted to trade him to the Hornets.
Now, the Lakers are actively looking to find Knecht a better opportunity elsewhere with an inevitable roster crunch looming.
The Vancouver Canucks and the Toronto Maple Leafs have made a trade. Vancouver has sent forward Aatu Räty to Toronto in exchange for forwards Brandon Buhr and Jacob Quillan. At the time of the trade, Buhr was assigned to the ECHL, while Quillan had been playing in the AHL with the Toronto Marlies.
Seeing Räty traded is not unexpected. The 23-year-old center had been a healthy scratch multiple times this season and cleared waivers on Thursday. The return, however, is intriguing, as Vancouver was able to pick up two 24-year-old forwards.
Starting with Buhr, he wrapped up his NCAA career last year and has made the jump to pro. He was assigned to the ECHL and is waiting for the season to start. Buhr, who is from North Vancouver, was over a point per game last year with Union College and made his AHL debut with the Marlies last season where he recorded two assists in five games.
Buhr's game revolves around physicality. He is listed at 6'2", 205 lbs, and can use his size to not just throw hits, but win board battles at a high rate. Buhr is also a decent skater and, based on his time in the NCAA, isn't shy about shooting the puck.
As for Quillan, he already has some experience in the NHL. He has played 24 games for the Maple Leafs, where he has scored one goal and recorded two assists. Before making the jump to the pro level, Quillan spent three years at Quinnipiac University and also had a stop in the BCHL with the Penticton Vees.
Quillan projects as a bottom-six forward who has decent speed and plays a physical brand of hockey. Over his 24 NHL games, he has recorded 47 hits and won 42.0% of his faceoffs. Quillan is listed at 6'1", 204 lbs, and was part of Toronto's Calder Cup victory in 2026.
Ultimately, this is an intriguing bet by Ryan Johnson. Both Buhr and Quillan have potential, but also need to be re-signed at the end of the campaign. Overall, it will be interesting to see how both develop and whether either gets called up later this season.
Sep 25, 2025; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Jacob Quillan (26) looks on during warm-up before the game against the Montreal Canadiens at Bell Centre. Mandatory Credit: David Kirouac-Imagn Images
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The Dodgers have one more game to try and ensure they have at least one more game.
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — On the eve of their final preseason game against the Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Lakers are more concerned with getting healthy than using it as a dress rehearsal.
The Lakers have been shuffling through different lineups and players through the first four games, but haven’t gotten a clear look at their full revamped roster.
“Can’t control it, so it’s not even a concern. Play the guys who can play,” JJ Redick told reporters after practice on Thursday. “We would have loved to have gotten looks with everybody healthy and everybody good to go. But we also have to be smart with an 82-game season.”
Redick added that the decrease to five preseason games has been a blessing in disguise because it afforded Los Angeles double the amount of preseason practice time compared to seasons prior, which is more beneficial when integrating a bunch of new players.
It has also allowed more time for players to heal from injuries, which has been a storyline of these preseason.
Collin Sexton hasn’t suited up for a game and, though his status for Friday’s game against Denver is still up in the air, Redick says he is making good progress toward playing on opening night. Sexton has been dealing with what Redick labeled a lower body/leg injury. Sexton was seen in practice Thursday with his calf taped up.
Los Angeles’ struggles without a tertiary ballhandler have been evident all preseason, and that’s exactly where Sexton slots in.
Ziaire Williams, who played in only the Lakers’ first preseason game, was a full participant in Thursday’s practice. He told reporters that he was dealing with some swelling in his left foot, but that it all looks good now.
“Good,” Williams said on how he’s feeling. “It’s up to the staff now. I’m in good hands. They’ve been taking care of me. See how we feel. But yeah, it’s up to them. I’m ready to go as long as they say I am.”
Redick also noted Adou Thiero was a limited participant in practice, but that it’s just a maintenance thing for him. Cameron Carr was out on Thursday. We last heard that he was dealing with a contusion of some sorts, but haven’t been given much clarity on it.
Other than that, Redick says everyone else appears to be good to go. Asked how important it is to have as many people healthy as possible for their final preseason game, Redick said he doesn’t care about that and is more focused on getting everyone as healthy as possible for the season opener.
“It’s important, just to get game reps together, but health is key,” Williams said. “If you can’t go, you just can’t. It’s not the end of the world. … It’s not worth [it] to risk your body for a game that doesn’t count and then be out for the real game. We have a great staff who’s leading us in the right direction.”
The Flyers’ disastrous start to the season reached another low point Thursday night.
The team lost its ninth game in a row by dropping to the Red Wings, 2-1, at Little Caesars Arena.
Rick Tocchet’s club had already set the franchise record for the longest skid to start a season four nights ago when it lost its seventh straight. Now the Flyers are just adding to this ugly mark.
On Thursday night, the Flyers had their first lead since the third game of the season. Matvei Michkov provided it by batting one home with 2:28 minutes left in the opening stanza.
But Detroit tied the game 4:31 minutes into the second period and took the lead with 4:38 left in the third.
The Flyers had a golden opportunity to force overtime with eight seconds to go, but Oliver Bonk’s shot at the doorstep went wide.
This season-opening spiral has been a serious one-eighty.
The Flyers had won 22 of their last 31 games heading into last season’s second-round playoff series against the Hurricanes. Since then, they’ve lost 13 straight — a sweep to Carolina and nine consecutive this season.
Tocchet’s club has been outscored 32-11 in these nine games (excluding shootout goals). The Flyers have scored an unsightly 1.22 goals per game. Last season, Tocchet’s first as the team’s head coach, the Flyers had 24 goals through nine games (2.67 per game) and were 5-3-1.
“I can’t get frustrated,” Tocchet said Wednesday after practice. “If [the players] see me frustrated and getting upset, what’s that going to do? I’ve got to be a teacher. Keep teaching, keep teaching, keep pounding it.”
The Red Wings picked up their second win of the season (2-3-2).
• Joseph Woll did his job again, converting 24 saves on 26 shots.
Andrew Copp scored Detroit’s game-winning goal. The Red Wings rimmed the puck into the offensive zone and went to work on the Flyers’ third defensive pair of Simon Benoit and David Jiricek.
In the second period, 13 seconds after the Flyers came up empty on a power play, they surrendered their lead. They gave up a 2-on-1 rush and Anton Johansson took advantage by squeezing a shot through Woll.
Owen Tippett lost the puck as he entered the offensive zone and Bonk was in too deep.
Detroit netminder Daniil Tarasov stopped 17 of the Flyers’ 18 shots.
With 1:16 minutes left in the second period, Tyson Foerster put the Red Wings on a power play. He tripped Alex DeBrincat when the Detroit winger didn’t have a stick.
On the Red Wings’ power play, Noah Cates had a chance to give the Flyers the lead. Tarasov, though, denied Cates’ shorthanded look from the slot with 21 seconds to go in the middle frame.
• The Flyers have at least been more competitive, but they’ve been inept offensively. They’ve been held to one or fewer goals six times and they own a minus-119 shot differential.
As a result, they’ve fallen into one of these dreadful slides again.
In a span of under five years, the Flyers have had the following losing streaks:
13 games — 0-10-3 from Dec. 30, 2021-Jan. 25, 2022 10 games — 0-8-2 from Nov. 18-Dec. 8, 2021 10 games — 0-7-3 from Nov. 10-26, 2022 9 games — 0-6-3 from Sept. 30-Oct. 15 (current) 8 games — 0-6-2 from March 24-April 9, 2024
• Rasmus Ristolainen missed his sixth straight game, but he was able to practice Wednesday.
Tocchet called the defenseman day to day and said he’s “getting better.” Ristolainen is recovering from an injury to his left hand. The Flyers definitely could use his top-pair presence.
Rasmus Ristolainen at practice. He has missed last five games after taking a shot to his left hand. pic.twitter.com/h4eNybGLvb
Cam York, who’s dealing with an upper-body injury, missed his fourth straight game. The defenseman has been considered day to day.
Travis Konecny also missed his fourth straight game. The winger has a lower-body injury. He’ll be eligible to come off injured reserve next game, but it’s uncertain if he’ll actually be cleared to return then.
Konecny’s absence has probably been the biggest for the Flyers because of their inability to score.
• The Flyers are back in action Saturday when they host the Senators (7 p.m. ET/NBCSP).
Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers earned NLCS MVP honors after hitting .286/.412/.571 with one homer and six RBIs against Los Angeles. Bauers hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning of Game 3 before driving in three runs in Game 4.
The Brewers now head to the Fall Classic where they await the winner of the ALCS between the No. 1 Tampa Bay Rays and No. 2 Cleveland Guardians.
Now, Jacob Misiorowski, William Contreras and Co. are four wins away from making more Brewers history. Here’s what to know about Milwaukee’s history in the Fall Classic ahead of the 2026 World Series:
When was the last time the Brewers made the World Series?
The 2026 league pennant is Milwaukee’s first since joining the NL in 1998.
How many times have the Brewers made the World Series?
The Brewers, who joined MLB in 1969 as the Seattle Pilots before relocating to Milwaukee and rebranding as the Brewers in 1970, now have two World Series appearances.
Who has home-field advantage in the 2026 World Series?
The Brewers will have home-field advantage in the Fall Classic regardless of opponent. Milwaukee, which won an MLB-best 103 games in the regular season, will host Games 1 and 2, along with the potential Games 6 and 7.
When does the 2026 World Series start?
The Fall Classic begins Friday, Oct. 23.
2026 World Series schedule
Here’s the full series schedule:
Game 1:Rays/Guardians at Brewers | Friday, Oct. 23 | time TBD | FOX
Game 2:Rays/Guardians at Brewers | Saturday, Oct. 24 | time TBD | FOX
Game 3: Brewers at Rays/Guardians | Monday, Oct. 26 | time TBD | FOX
Game 4: Brewers at Rays/Guardians | Tuesday, Oct. 27 | time TBD | FOX
Game 5 (if necessary): Brewers at Rays/Guardians | Wednesday, Oct. 28 | time TBD | FOX
Game 6 (if necessary):Rays/Guardians at Brewers | Friday, Oct. 30 | time TBD | FOX
Game 7 (if necessary):Rays/Guardians at Brewers | Saturday, Oct. 31 | time TBD | FOX
Brewers first baseman Jake Bauers earned NLCS MVP honors after hitting .286/.412/.571 with one homer and six RBIs against Los Angeles. Bauers hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning of Game 3 before driving in three runs in Game 4.
The Brewers now head to the Fall Classic where they await the winner of the ALCS between the No. 1 Tampa Bay Rays and No. 2 Cleveland Guardians.
Now, Jacob Misiorowski, William Contreras and Co. are four wins away from making more Brewers history. Here’s what to know about Milwaukee’s history in the Fall Classic ahead of the 2026 World Series:
When was the last time the Brewers made the World Series?
The 2026 league pennant is Milwaukee’s first since joining the NL in 1998.
How many times have the Brewers made the World Series?
The Brewers, who joined MLB in 1969 as the Seattle Pilots before relocating to Milwaukee and rebranding as the Brewers in 1970, now have two World Series appearances.
Who has home-field advantage in the 2026 World Series?
The Brewers will have home-field advantage in the Fall Classic regardless of opponent. Milwaukee, which won an MLB-best 103 games in the regular season, will host Games 1 and 2, along with the potential Games 6 and 7.
When does the 2026 World Series start?
The Fall Classic begins Friday, Oct. 23.
2026 World Series schedule
Here’s the full series schedule:
Game 1:Rays/Guardians at Brewers | Friday, Oct. 23 | time TBD | FOX
Game 2:Rays/Guardians at Brewers | Saturday, Oct. 24 | time TBD | FOX
Game 3: Brewers at Rays/Guardians | Monday, Oct. 26 | time TBD | FOX
Game 4: Brewers at Rays/Guardians | Tuesday, Oct. 27 | time TBD | FOX
Game 5 (if necessary): Brewers at Rays/Guardians | Wednesday, Oct. 28 | time TBD | FOX
Game 6 (if necessary):Rays/Guardians at Brewers | Friday, Oct. 30 | time TBD | FOX
Game 7 (if necessary):Rays/Guardians at Brewers | Saturday, Oct. 31 | time TBD | FOX
A lively reception awaits the former Liverpool midfielders Jordan Henderson and Xabi Alonso at Everton and, in the case of the former, any jeers can be considered an unintentional tribute. They will speak of what the 36-year-old is able to produce now as much as what, and where, he delivered in the past. With two goals and an assist against Bournemouth last Saturday, Henderson became the oldest player to contribute directly to three goals in a Premier League game, and demonstrated his role at Chelsea is not simply to elevate standards off the pitch. His midfield partnership with Moisés Caicedo gave Alonso’s team balance and enabled the front three of Morgan Rogers, João Pedro and Cole Palmer to flourish. Their confrontation against an Everton defence that had impressed this season, only to litter the draw at Hull with costly mistakes, will provide a stern test of the hosts’ unbeaten start and may well be dictated by the veteran behind them. Andy Hunter
Everton v Chelsea, Saturday 12.30pm (all times BST)
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The Knicks are back at the Garden tonight, wrapping up their preseason with a second rumble with the Raptors. On Tuesday in Toronto, the Canadian starters demolished the New York reserves by 50. In tonight’s final dress rehearsal, with Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the other Knicks’ starters playing, the fight should be a little more fair.
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This game was moved up an hour from its original starting time and will begin at 7 p.m. CT (5 p.m. in Los Angeles).
As you know, only one team has ever come back from a 3-0 deficit to win a postseason MLB series. That was the 2004 Red Sox over the Yankees in the ALCS, and Boston’s game-tying ninth-inning rally in Game 4 was started by a stolen base by current Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.
Do the Dodgers have that sort of miracle in them? Somehow, I doubt it. But that’s why they play the games.
If the Brewers do sweep this series, it would be payback of sorts for the sweep they suffered a year ago at the hands of the Dodgers.
7 p.m. CT: Brewers at Dodgers (Brewers lead series 3-0)
TV: FS1. Announcers: Joe Davis, John Smoltz, Ken Rosenthal and Tom Verducci.
But with their season on the line Thursday, and their dynasty in sudden jeopardy in the face of a three-games-to-none deficit in the National League Championship Series, it’s become harder to block out the reality.
This might be their final ride together.
Max Muncy #13, Tommy Edman #25, Mookie Betts #50, and Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers look on during a pitching change during the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in game three of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. Getty Images
Before this NLCS, third baseman Max Muncy acknowledged that dynamic, saying “there’s been some talk of that” even if he didn’t “like thinking about it.”
On Thursday, first baseman Freddie Freeman also pondered the possibility, reflecting on everything this core has been through together.
“I hadn’t thought about that once until you just brought it up,” he laughed. “But when you do think about it, it is special what we have accomplished over the last couple years.”
Thus, the Dodgers entered Game 4 trying to do more than just save this season.
“We still want this to keep going,” Freeman said. “We know we have a lot left in the tank together.”
Whenever the offseason arrives, notable changes could be coming to the Dodgers’ clubhouse.
Freeman and Muncy won’t be going anywhere, nor will other core veterans such as Mookie Betts, Will Smith or Shohei Ohtani.
But Miguel Rojas is likely to retire. Kiké Hernández will be a free agent (again). And the uncertainty of a new collective-bargaining agreement could prompt other changes to the team’s tight-knit roster.
Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas (72), outfielder Kyle Tucker (23), third baseman Max Muncy (13) and first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) look on from the dugout during the eighth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in game three of the NLCS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
The Dodgers explored a trade for outfielder Teoscar Hernández last winter, and could do so again this offseason (especially with the league trying to enact stricter spending rules in a new CBA, and the Dodgers boasting a number of budding outfield prospects in their farm system).
Key relievers like Alex Vesia, Evan Phillips and Blake Treinen will all also be out of contract, as will newly-beloved trade deadline acquisition Tarik Skubal.
Longer-term, Freeman and Muncy will also be entering the final guaranteed seasons of their respective deals in 2027. And everyone else on their already aging roster will be another year older.
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That’s why this year’s run –– on top of the opportunity for a third-straight title –– has felt so precious.
Outside of the since-retired Clayton Kershaw, practically every key contributor from last year returned. The front office decided to run things back, hoping the continuity would pay dividends.
“It’s a great group of guys,” Freeman said. “Been through a lot, been all over this world together.”
Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) is greeted at the dugout by second baseman Miguel Rojas (72) after hitting a two-run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the fourth inning in game three of the NLDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Truist Park in Cumberland, Georgia, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Those bonds were needed Thursday, with the club facing a stunning three-game hole to a relentless Milwaukee Brewers squad.
“Luckily it’s not a best of five, it’s a best of seven, so we’ve still got a chance tonight,” Freeman said.
“Our number one goal is not to think about the big picture of we need to win four in a row,” he added. “It’s, ‘You’ve got to win today.’ And if we win today, then you worry about tomorrow.”
Still, tomorrow was not guaranteed. As a result, there was a level of sentimentality surrounding the team.
“We know what’s at stake. We know how to handle it,” Freeman said. “There’s no panic around here. We know we have a good baseball team. We can put this thing together real fast.”
Much more than just one season was hinging on their ability to do so.
In their potential last ride together, the dynasty Dodgers were facing their most daunting test.
