Lakers reportedly eyeing Gafford, Washington in trade market

Jake Fischer says Dallas is willing to trade veterans including Daniel Gafford, P.J. Washington and Klay Thompson for the right return, with the Mavericks long having asked for a first-round pick in exchange for Gafford.

Fischer added that Gafford has drawn far more league-wide interest than Washington, whom he hasn't heard linked to a team in some time. The Lakers, who acquired Walker Kessler from Utah and are still negotiating with Jonathan Kuminga, have been tied to both Dallas big men.

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Daniel Gafford P.J. Washington

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