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Lakers Eye Ex-Doncic Teammate PJ Washington
23 Sep
Summary
- Lakers pursuing PJ Washington from Dallas Mavericks for power forward.
- Trade idea: Lakers get Washington for Knecht, Vanderbilt, and pick.
- Washington averaged 14.2 points and 7.0 rebounds last season.
The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly targeting PJ Washington of the Dallas Mavericks to address their need for a starting power forward. Persistent rumors link Washington, a former teammate of Luka Doncic, to a potential move to the Lakers.
One proposed trade scenario suggests the Lakers would send Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt, and a 2032 second-round pick to the Mavericks. This deal would see Washington, who averaged 14.2 points and 7.0 rebounds last season, join Los Angeles's lineup.
Reports indicate Dallas might be willing to trade Washington, especially with his upcoming four-year, $88 million contract extension, to retool around Luka Doncic and potentially acquire younger talent like Knecht.
Washington's fit is described as strong, offering defensive versatility, rebounding, and three-point shooting, making him a key target for the Lakers before the upcoming season.
