Lakers explore trade for P.J. Washington and Derrick Jones Jr
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
A proposed three-team trade could provide the Los Angeles Lakers with 3-and-D wings P.J. Washington and Derrick Jones Jr. Washington, currently with the Dallas Mavericks, averaged over 14 points as a starter on a team led by Luka Doncic. Jones was noted for his defensive contributions during the Mavericks' run to the 2024 NBA Finals. The Lakers would send Jaden Hardy and Dalton Knecht to the Los Angeles Clippers and trade Jarred Vanderbilt and Jake LaRavia to the Mavericks. This trade is seen as necessary for bolstering the Lakers' roster ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Lakers seek to improve wing depth before the season.
- •Washington and Jones both have experience playing with Doncic.
- •Trade involves Hardy and Knecht moving to the Clippers.
- •Lakers need to fill gaps to contend for a championship.
- •Washington has a proven track record in scoring and defense.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Mock trade gives Lakers two 3-and-D wings who played with Luka Doncic
"This three-team mock trade could solve the Lakers' need for true 3-and-D wings.
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