The Lakers Would Love to Get Players Like PJ Washington... But are the PJ Washingtons Available?

Locked On Lakers - Daily Podcast On The Los Angeles Lakers · Aug 7, 2026 · 37m

The Lakers need to fill out their roster, and the biggest need is a forward with defensive versatility who can also shoot a little.

Dallas forward PJ Washington seems to fit that bill.

But for this to work, the Mavs would have to want some stuff the Lakers could send them. That's a problem, given LA's relatively bare cupboard of assets. But even more problematic? Apparently the Mavs don't want to trade Washington anywhere. Can't acquire a guy who isn't available. And even someone like Klay Thompson may not be as available as speculated. The Mavs would certainly trade him, but reportedly don't…