Lakers hesitate to trade for PJ Washington due to contract concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 10, 2026, 3:01 AM
Last updated Jul 10, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are reconsidering a potential trade for PJ Washington, currently with the Dallas Mavericks. General Manager Rob Pelinka has explored adding new forwards but faces challenges, including Washington's fully guaranteed $88.8 million contract over the next four years. While Washington's skills could complement star players like Luka Doncic, the financial implications make the deal complicated. The Lakers are also exploring other options, potentially focusing on younger players like Jonathan Kuminga as they seek to bolster their forward depth amid roster changes following the loss of key players.
- •Lakers linked to PJ Washington amid roster restructuring.
- •Washington's contract poses significant financial concerns.
- •Lakers exploring younger forward options like Jonathan Kuminga.
- •No draft picks available complicate trade possibilities.
- •Pelinka adds new names to the roster after recent player losses.
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Major Reason Revealed For Lakers Not Trading For PJ Washington
"The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to PJ Washington as a potential forward option to improve the roster next season. General Manager Rob Pelinka has added new names like Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton, and Quentin Grimes to boost the roster after losing LeBron James and others. However, many Lakers fans feel that the team […] The post Major Reason Revealed For Lakers Not Trading For PJ Washington appeared first on HEAVY.
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