As the Dallas Mavericks look to get roster-compliant before the start of the season, trade speculation surrounds a few players. It was finally a well-constructed team around Doncic, and then Nico Harrison traded Doncic away, and the Mavs have been a mess ever since. Apr 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) hugs Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectUnlikely That Lakers Trade for P.J. The Mavs likely don't have interest in any of those players, and they need to be shedding players, not adding more.