Lakers propose three-team trade to acquire P.J. Washington

The Los Angeles Lakers are pursuing Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington as part of a proposed three-team trade involving the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Lakers seek to strengthen their power forward position and have included Washington in trade discussions since offseason activity began. A hypothetical framework suggests the Lakers would receive Washington and Nae'Qwan Tomlin, while the Mavericks would acquire several players along with multiple draft picks. NBA insider Jake Fischer reported that trade talks regarding Washington remain speculative, highlighting that there have been no substantial negotiations concerning him or similar discussions this summer.

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