Summary
The Los Angeles Lakers are thinking about trading forward Rui Hachimura to get Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford. Gafford signed a three-year, $54 million contract with the Mavericks, and the Lakers are considering him a good fit to support their main players. The Lakers plan to make a decision before the trade deadline in February.
Key Facts
- The Los Angeles Lakers currently have a record of 15 wins and 5 losses.
- The team is looking for ways to improve their roster to stay competitive.
- The Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford is a potential trade target for the Lakers.
- Gafford signed a $54 million contract extension that starts in 2026.
- This contract makes Gafford trade-eligible before the upcoming trade deadline.
- Rui Hachimura is being considered as a key player the Lakers might trade.
- The Lakers' decision on any trade will be made before the February trade deadline.
