Lakers and Mavericks discuss trade involving Bronny James and P.J. Washington
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 4:22 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly considering a three-team trade that would send Bronny James to the Cleveland Cavaliers and bring forward P.J. Washington from the Dallas Mavericks to Los Angeles. This potential deal arises after the Lakers experienced significant roster changes, including the departure of LeBron James and Rui Hachimura. Washington has been a reliable contributor for the Mavericks, and the trade could help address the Lakers' wing depth issues. Currently, there are no formal negotiations, but the Lakers are also pursuing free agent Jonathan Kuminga as a priority. If that deal does not materialize, Washington could become a viable option.
- •Lakers propose a trade involving Bronny James to Cavaliers.
- •P.J. Washington could join Lakers from Mavericks.
- •Lakers aim to strengthen wing position after roster changes.
- •No serious negotiations have taken place yet.
- •Lakers also pursuing free agent Jonathan Kuminga.
- 4:23 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers’ Proposed 4-Player Bronny Trade Lands $89 Million Star With Luka Doncic
- 4:22 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers Proposed to Land $89 Million Star Wing in 3-Team Bronny James Trade
"After LeBron James left the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this month, everyone began asking the same question: how do the Lakers build around Luka Doncic? Replacing James is impossible. He may be the greatest Swiss army knife the league has ever seen. Maybe even the most versatile player ever. That’s why he is the GOA— […] The post Lakers’ Proposed 4-Player Bronny Trade Lands $89 Million Star With Luka Doncic appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Los Angeles Lakers offseason has been defined as much by who they lost as who they have added LeBron James’ departure officially pushed Los Angeles into the Luka Doncic era. Rui Hachimura also walked in free agency, leaving the Lakers noticeably thinner on the wing after already lacking size for much of last season. […] The post Lakers Proposed to Land $89 Million Star Wing in 3-Team Bronny James Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 19, 2026, 4:23 AMLakers’ Proposed 4-Player Bronny Trade Lands $89 Million Star With Luka Doncic
After LeBron James left the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this month, everyone began asking the same question: how do the Lakers build around Luka Doncic? Replacing James is impossible. He may be the greatest Swiss army knife the league has ever seen. Maybe even the most versatile player ever. That’s why he is the GOA— […] The post Lakers’ Proposed 4-Player Bronny Trade Lands $89 Million Star With Luka Doncic appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 17, 2026, 4:22 AMLakers Proposed to Land $89 Million Star Wing in 3-Team Bronny James Trade
The Los Angeles Lakers offseason has been defined as much by who they lost as who they have added LeBron James’ departure officially pushed Los Angeles into the Luka Doncic era. Rui Hachimura also walked in free agency, leaving the Lakers noticeably thinner on the wing after already lacking size for much of last season. […] The post Lakers Proposed to Land $89 Million Star Wing in 3-Team Bronny James Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
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