[Stein] The Lakers are now pursuing both a wing defender and a backup big man after lining up a Deandre Ayton-to- Washington trade which adds $2 million in financial wiggle room for their summer business, league sources say.
![[Stein] The Lakers are now pursuing both a wing defender and a backup big man after lining up a Deandre Ayton-to- Washington trade which adds $2 million in financial wiggle room for their summer business, league sources say.](https://i.redd.it/q255o37332bh1.jpeg)
Posted Jul 3, 2026, 6:14 PM UTC
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