Lakers inquire about Washington from Mavericks! Famous reporter outlines a 4-for-1 trade framework: Bronny included as a trade chip

On July 20, Beijing time, per well-known journalist Sidery, the Lakers have inquired about P.J. Washington with the Mavericks. The Lakers and Mavericks once pulled off a historic Luka Doncic trade that made headlines worldwide, and it is still unknown whether the front office will greenlight this new transaction. Should the Lakers miss out on Kuminga, the pursuit of P.J. Washington would serve as a fallback option.

Sidery also laid out a potential trade framework between the Lakers and Mavericks centered on P.J. Washington—

Lakers receive: P.J. Washington

Mavericks receive: Bronny James, Jarred Vanderbilt, Jake LaRavia, 2032 pick swap rights

Washington played 56 regular-season games for the Mavericks last season, averaging a solid 31 minutes of playing time per game. He delivered consistent and well-rounded performances, putting up 14.2 points, 7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.1 steals, and 0.6 blocks per game, with shooting splits of 45% from the field, 32.5% from three-point range, and 68.7% from the free-throw line—making him a versatile forward with strong two-way abilities.

Bronny played 42 regular-season games for the Lakers last season, averaging only 8.9 minutes per game with very limited opportunities. He averaged 2.9 points, 0.5 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.5 steals, and 0.1 blocks per game, shooting 40.9% from the field, 38.6% from three, and 85.7% from the free-throw line. His overall on-court contribution was minimal, and he struggled to secure a spot in the team's regular rotation.

Vanderbilt played 65 regular-season games for the Lakers last season, averaging 17.4 minutes per game. He posted 4.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.3 blocks per game, with a field goal percentage of 47.1%, but a three-point percentage of only 29.3% and a free-throw percentage of 58.9%. He is a typical defensive-minded role player, excelling in rebounding and on-ball defense, but his offensive limitations are evident—especially his poor outside shooting, which makes it difficult for him to provide effective support on offense.

LaRavia played all 82 regular-season games for the Lakers last season, averaging 25.1 minutes per game. He contributed 8.2 points, 4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.3 steals, and 0.5 blocks per game, with shooting percentages of 45.9% from the field, 32.1% from three, and 76.3% from the free-throw line. As a reliable rotational forward, he offers a blend of defense, rebounding, and basic shooting, fitting into multiple lineup positions. However, his offensive production is average, and he lacks the ability to create scoring opportunities in critical moments.