Lakers consider $104M trade with Mavericks for Klay Thompson and Daniel Gafford
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 4:12 PM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring a potential $104 million trade with the Dallas Mavericks for guards Klay Thompson and Daniel Gafford. The Mavericks are reportedly open to offers for Gafford, while Thompson may also be available as Dallas seeks to reshape its roster amidst offseason adjustments. The Lakers face challenges in this trade due to salary cap constraints and the need to provide sufficient assets to the Mavericks. Interest remains high around LeBron James’ impending decision, which could influence multiple trades across the league.
- •Lakers eye a trade for Klay Thompson and Daniel Gafford.
- •Mavericks receptive to offers for established players.
- •LeBron James' decision could trigger further trades in the NBA.
- •Salary and asset management complicate the potential deal.
- 4:12 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers have perfect $104M trade to make with Mavericks for two perfect players
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