Lakers explore Daniel Gafford trade while pursuing Jonathan Kuminga
2 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 2:58 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are actively looking to enhance their roster as the NBA offseason progresses. With the opening of training camp approaching, the team is weighing options, including the possibility of trading for Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford, who is known to be available for the right price. The Mavericks are reportedly seeking a first-round pick in exchange for Gafford. Meanwhile, the Lakers' attempts to sign free agent Jonathan Kuminga have stalled, with ongoing interest from other teams and a previous offer of a two-year, $20 million contract from Los Angeles. The Lakers are still assessing alternate strategies as negotiations with Kuminga remain sluggish.
- •Lakers are above the league roster limit and seeking trades.
- •Dallas Mavericks are open to trading Daniel Gafford for a first-round pick.
- •Lakers offered Jonathan Kuminga a two-year, $20 million contract earlier this summer.
- •Negotiations with Kuminga have reportedly stalled after weeks of talks.
- •Lakers have not engaged in significant trade talks with the Mavericks.
- 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Lakers Get Major Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington Trade News
- 4:02 AMYahoo Sports — Report: Lakers Get Major Daniel Gafford Trade Update Amid Kuminga Stalemate
"It’s August, but the Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason has not failed to deliver storylines. The team is still on the lookout for some upgrades. There have been mixed opinions on the kind of summer the Lakers have had, from critics questioning the team for losing LeBron James and Rui Hachimura to fans praising L.A. for […] The post Report: Lakers Get Major Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington Trade News appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Los Angeles Lakers are still looking to improve their roster as the NBA offseason enters the month before training camp opens. Basketball may not be around the corner yet, but we’re getting there. L.A. had a busy July, among the most active around the NBA, but there is still some work to be done. Is […] The post Report: Lakers Get Major Daniel Gafford Trade Update Amid Kuminga Stalemate appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 2:58 AMReport: Lakers Get Major Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington Trade News
It’s August, but the Los Angeles Lakers’ offseason has not failed to deliver storylines. The team is still on the lookout for some upgrades. There have been mixed opinions on the kind of summer the Lakers have had, from critics questioning the team for losing LeBron James and Rui Hachimura to fans praising L.A. for […] The post Report: Lakers Get Major Daniel Gafford and P.J. Washington Trade News appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 4:02 AMReport: Lakers Get Major Daniel Gafford Trade Update Amid Kuminga Stalemate
The Los Angeles Lakers are still looking to improve their roster as the NBA offseason enters the month before training camp opens. Basketball may not be around the corner yet, but we’re getting there. L.A. had a busy July, among the most active around the NBA, but there is still some work to be done. Is […] The post Report: Lakers Get Major Daniel Gafford Trade Update Amid Kuminga Stalemate appeared first on HEAVY.
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