Suns propose trade sending Jalen Green and others to Lakers for Luka Doncic
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 1:00 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
The Phoenix Suns have proposed a trade that would send Jalen Green, Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming, Koa Peat, Collin Gillespie, and three second-round picks to the Los Angeles Lakers for Luka Doncic. This mock trade emerges as the Suns navigate roster challenges while aiming to improve their competitiveness. If executed, it could position Doncic alongside Devin Booker in the Suns' lineup. However, the Lakers must consider whether the proposed player-heavy package meets their needs. The complexity of the situation may also lead to the involvement of a third team to manage roster size constraints.
- •Phoenix Suns propose trade for Luka Doncic.
- •Los Angeles Lakers would receive six players and picks.
- •Trade aims to pair Doncic with Devin Booker.
- •A third team may be needed to facilitate the deal.
- •Doncic's future with the Lakers remains uncertain.
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Wild Suns Trade Proposal Sends Jalen Green, Others to Lakers for Luka Doncic
"As Phoenix navigates roster roadblocks, a blockbuster mock trade sends Luka Doncic to the desert for a player-heavy package, potentially pairing the superstar guard alongside Devin Booker.
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