Lakers get trade update on Luka Doncic’s former $89M teammate, and it’s bad news

When the Los Angeles Lakers want a player, we typically hear about it a ton. There's a reason the Lakers have been able to grab some very good players over much of their existence, and that likely isn't going to change anytime soon. There's definitely some media pressure in a lot of these rumors, though the latest one might not be able to get to the finish line. Reports have consistently suggested that the Lakers are very interested in P.J. Washington, the Dallas Mavericks forward who has really shown a lot throughout his career. Not only can Washington defend at a high level, but he's a respectable three-point shooter and can score in other ways. Pairing him back up with Luka Doncic would be a dream for the Lakers, but the latest report suggests that it's very unlikely.“The Lakers’ intere