Lakers consider trade involving Jarred Vanderbilt for P.J. Washington
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 5:14 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring a trade that could send forward Jarred Vanderbilt and draft capital to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for P.J. Washington. This potential deal is part of the Lakers' strategy to improve their roster after a busy offseason, which included acquiring Walker Kessler. Vanderbilt, who the team has been looking to offload, may find a new opportunity in Dallas while Washington could enhance the Lakers' lineup, reuniting him with Luka Doncic. Discussions are ongoing as the Lakers work to finalize their roster before the season begins.
- •Lakers actively shopping Jarred Vanderbilt in trade talks.
- •Deal may involve significant draft capital alongside Vanderbilt.
- •P.J. Washington has previously played with Luka Doncic in Dallas.
- •Walker Kessler's acquisition marks a pivotal move for the Lakers this summer.
- •Lakers seek to strengthen their frontcourt depth before the season.
- 5:14 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers predicted to trade Jarred Vanderbilt, major draft capital for $88M Luka Doncic rim runner
"The Lakers have been looking to offload the contract of Jarred Vanderbilt. In this potential trade, they are finally able to let him go for a versatile two-way player.
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