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Lakers Could Pull Off Trade to Pair Luka Doncic With Former Teammate

Lakers Could Pull Off Trade to Pair Luka Doncic With Former Teammate

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers are considering a trade to improve their team by bringing in Daniel Gafford, a former teammate of Luka Doncic. The trade would involve sending Jarred Vanderbilt, Dalton Knecht, and a future first-round pick to the Dallas Mavericks. This move aims to strengthen the Lakers' center position, which currently lacks depth.

Key Facts

  • The Lakers beat the Clippers with a score of 135-118, improving their season record to 13-4.
  • Lakers are seen as serious contenders for the NBA Finals this season.
  • The potential trade would involve sending three assets to the Dallas Mavericks to get Daniel Gafford.
  • Daniel Gafford has played 13 games this season, averaging 9.8 points and 6.7 rebounds per game.
  • Gafford is suggested to fit well with both Luka Doncic and the Lakers' style of play.
  • If the trade happens, Gafford would have three years left on his current contract.
  • There are currently no official talks between the Lakers and Mavericks about this trade.
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