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Lakers look to acquire PJ Washington, Derrick Jones in trade discussions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 4:42 AM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Lakers look to acquire PJ Washington, Derrick Jones in trade discussions

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly exploring a trade scenario involving PJ Washington and Derrick Jones Jr. Both players are former teammates of Luka Doncic on the Dallas Mavericks. This potential six-player trade aims to improve the Lakers' defensive capabilities and bench depth. In exchange, the Clippers would receive Jaden Hardy and Dalton Knecht along with a future second-round pick, while the Mavericks would take on Jarred Vanderbilt and Jake LaRavia’s contracts. The trade discussions come as the Lakers evaluate their roster ahead of the upcoming season.

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Market Watch

•Lakers aim to reunite Doncic with Washington and Jones.
•Potential six-player deal includes multiple teams.
•Clippers seek young assets and future picks.
•Mavericks looking to offload Washington's contract.
•Trade aligns with teams' strategic long-term plans.

Latest Updates

4:42 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers Predicted to Land 2 Ex-Luka Doncic Teammates in 6-Player Trade

What they're saying

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A Lakers trade idea doing the rounds would allow Luka Doncic to reunite with PJ Washington and Derrick Jones in one move. The post Lakers Predicted to Land 2 Ex-Luka Doncic Teammates in 6-Player Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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