Lakers eye trade for Mavericks' P.J. Washington to enhance frontcourt depth
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 4:49 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are exploring a trade for Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington as they look to bolster their frontcourt. Team sources indicate the Lakers are focused on enhancing their roster after LeBron James confirmed he would not return. Washington, once a teammate of Luka Doncic, could provide the Lakers with the consistent lob threat they seek. This move aligns with Los Angeles's offseason goals to build around Doncic and Austin Reaves. If pursued, the Lakers might trade young players like Jaden Hardy or Dalton Knecht in a potentially appealing deal for Dallas, which is considering reshaping its frontcourt.
- •Lakers seek a backup center or power forward.
- •Washington has chemistry with Luka Doncic from their time together.
- •Lakers may trade younger players to facilitate the move.
- •Sources confirm Los Angeles is monitoring the market for big men.
- •Washington has a $64M career earnings in the NBA.
- 4:49 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers linked to trade for Mavericks' $64M former Luka Doncic teammate with proven chemistry
"The Los Angeles Lakers are still in need of a backup center or power forward. They are an intriguing name connected to one of Luka Doncic's former favorite teammates.
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