The Dallas Mavericks and Los Angeles Lakers will forever be intertwined as trade partners after the Luka Doncic deal, but they may have another deal up their sleeves. ESPN insider Tim MacMahon believes that the Mavs and Lakers could make another deal this summer surrounding center Daniel Gafford.

The Los Angeles Lakers are entering the 2025 offseason with plenty of questions. Not only do they have to make upgrades to the roster that was overwhelmed by the Minnesota Timberwolves, but they also have to make sure they retain their contributors.

The Lakers have an uncertain future with LeBron James, contract extension talks to tackle with Luka Dončić, a glaring void at center, a supporting cast that needs strengthening and a handful of trade chips to play with on the open market. This summer should be busy.

The Minnesota Timberwolves will face the winner of the series between the Warriors and the Rockets in the Western Conference Semifinals.

Doncic impressed, averaging 28.2 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 7.5 assists in 28 games. However, the team struggled to find cohesion in the playoffs, and Doncic's defensive shortcomings were notably exploited in the first round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.