Lakers May Add Daniel Gafford to Their Roster by Trading Deandre Ayton

The Los Angeles Lakers plan to add Daniel Gafford from the Dallas Mavericks to their roster by trading Deandre Ayton. Trade details and possible impacts...

Scraper SystemMay 26, 2026, 11:06 AM

Lakers May Add Daniel Gafford to Their Roster by Trading Deandre Ayton

After the disappointment against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the recent playoffs, the Los Angeles Lakers plan to make changes to their roster for the upcoming season. Especially looking for a more reliable name to replace Deandre Ayton, who did not show the expected performance at the center position, the Lakers are considering adding Daniel Gafford from the Dallas Mavericks through a trade. According to ESPN sources, in the proposed trade package, the Lakers may give Jarred Vanderbilt, Dalton Knecht, and a 2026 first-round draft pick to the Mavericks. Daniel Gafford is known as a player who played alongside Luka Doncic at the Mavericks and stands out as one of the Lakers' primary targets. As trade talks continue, it remains to be seen how this move will reflect on the Lakers' performance next season.