Lakers Could Reunite Luka Doncic With Former Mavericks Teammate in Trade Deal
The Los Angeles Lakers are considering a trade to reunite Luka Doncic with his former teammate Daniel Gafford from the Dallas Mavericks. A proposed deal would send Gafford to the Lakers in exchange for Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt, and a draft pick. This move aims to strengthen the Lakers' roster and address their center position needs.
- ▪Luka Doncic signed a three-year, $165 million contract extension with the Lakers last summer.
- ▪The proposed trade would involve Daniel Gafford joining the Lakers while the Mavericks receive Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt, and the No. 25 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
- ▪Doncic and Gafford previously reached the NBA Finals together in 2024.
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