Lakers Eye P.J. Washington in Wild Trade | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

Lakers eye P.J. Washington in bold offseason move, shifting focus from Kuminga as they scramble to clear roster space before the season. A wild three-team trade involving the Mavericks, Bulls, and Lakers could land Washington for the Lakers, while sending Vanderbilt and picks to Dallas and Knecht plus a pick swap to Chicago. But with Washington’s hefty contract pushing L.A. near the cap, the deal hinges on complex salary gymnastics — and Mavericks’ willingness to part with their prized asset. It’s a high-stakes, high-risk proposition that could reshape the West — if it ever gets done. Listen…