Lakers consider trade to reunite Klay Thompson with Luka Doncic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 6:40 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring a trade to acquire Klay Thompson from the Dallas Mavericks, reuniting him with Luka Doncic. The trade proposal includes the Lakers sending Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht to Dallas. Thompson had previously chosen the Mavericks to play alongside Doncic, a move seen as advantageous by some analysts. The Lakers reportedly need more shooting to support Doncic, who has expressed a desire for additional shooting options. Further developments on this trade proposal are expected.
- •Lakers exploring trade for Klay Thompson from Mavericks.
- •Proposal involves sending Jarred Vanderbilt and Dalton Knecht to Dallas.
- •Thompson previously chose Mavericks to play with Doncic.
- •Doncic expressed desire for more shooting around him.
- •Further details on the trade proposal anticipated.
- 6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers trade pitch reunites Klay Thompson with Luka Doncic for horrible return
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