Lakers consider trade for P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford from Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring a trade to acquire P.J. Washington and Daniel Gafford from the Dallas Mavericks. This move would reunite Gafford and Washington with Luka Doncic, their former teammate, as the Mavericks shift towards a youth movement with the arrival of Cooper Flagg. In exchange, the Mavericks would receive Jarred Vanderbilt, Jaden Hardy, Jake LaRavia, Dalton Knecht, and several future draft picks. The Lakers, who recently added several players, are still looking to strengthen their roster, particularly in the small forward and center positions, as they prepare for the upcoming season.

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