Doncic is a perfect match! It is revealed that the Lakers may introduce Gafford to strengthen the inside line. US media shows the three-party trading plan

On May 11, the Lakers' primary task for signings in the offseason is to strengthen the center position, and Mavericks' center Gafford is a potential target. He once partnered with Doncic and had excellent chemistry. In addition, he intends to represent Slovenia in the FIBA ​​event, which also makes him willing to renew his relationship with Doncic. The US media Sports Illustrated published a three-party trading plan to discuss how the Lakers should trade to get Gafford.

According to famous reporter Eric Pincus of the Open Stand, Kneckett is one of the Lakers' main trading chips, and Gafford is regarded as the Lakers' possible trading target this summer. Lakers' reporter Buha also pointed out that although the Lakers have limited salary space this summer, Gafford is indeed a viable center forward.

"I think Gafford is very suitable for the Los Angeles Lakers," Buha said on his podcast. "It is feasible to introduce Gafford, and I think Gafford is not a non-sale product for the Mavericks. There is room for operation for this transaction." Previously, some media said that the Mavericks would leave the salary space for renewal to the younger and more potential Lefly, so Gafford may not be able to stay there for a long time.

Garford, 26, is known for its excellent all-connect threat, which is perfectly in line with the Lakers' tactical needs. This season, he played 51 games for the Mavericks, averaging a career-high 12.3 points, with 6.9 rebounds and 1.9 blocks.

Gafford intends to represent Slovenia in the FIBA ​​event, but due to the failure to complete the naturalization procedures in time, he regretted missing the Olympic qualifiers last summer. With the 2025 FIBA ​​European Cup to be held in the offseason, Gafford and Doncic are expected to further consolidate their relationship by playing for the country together after leaving Dallas.

How do the Lakers get Goverd? The US media Sports Illustrated listed a three-party trading plan -

Hawks get: Najib Marshall

Lakers get: Gafford

Mavericks get: Vincent, Vanderbilt, Nian, a 2027 second round (from the Hawks), a 2029 second round (from the Hawks) and a 2030 first round swap right (from the Lakers)

Gafford has played in the NBA for 6 seasons. Since being selected with the 38th overall pick in 2019, he has played for the Chicago Bulls, the Washington Wizards and the Dallas Mavericks. In his 372 games in his career, he averaged 9.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game. Gafford has one year left in his contract, and his salary for the 2025-26 season is $14.38 million.

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