Lakers' Luka Doncic seeks reunion with former teammate P.J. Washington
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 4:09 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Luka Doncic is reportedly advocating for the Los Angeles Lakers to acquire P.J. Washington, a versatile forward currently with the Dallas Mavericks, as they seek to fill a starting power forward position. The Lakers have been pursuing Jonathan Kuminga but are considering other options as negotiations continue. Washington, on an $88 million contract, was Doncic's teammate during the Mavericks' 2024 NBA Finals run, and his potential addition would address roster needs for Los Angeles. The Lakers remain actively monitoring the market for big men and may look to finalize a deal soon as they work to build a team around Doncic.
- •Doncic pushes for Lakers to pursue Washington from Mavericks
- •Lakers still searching for a starting power forward
- •Team previously targeted Jonathan Kuminga without success
- •Washington was Doncic's teammate during 2024 Finals
- •Lakers are exploring multiple trade or signing options
- 4:09 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers' Luka Doncic reportedly pushing for reunion with $88M versatile 3-and-D former teammate
"The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to add a starter at the four spot. Luka Doncic is wanting LA to reunite him with one of his favorite teammates in Dallas.
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