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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 10: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up prior to a game against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena on February 10, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n
The Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> have had an impressive offseason. There are still some moves to be made as the team is above the league-mandated roster limit.\u00a0<\/p>\n After LeBron James\u2019 departure, the Lakers made a quick transition as they officially entered the Luka Doncic<\/a> era.\u00a0<\/p>\n L.A. landed rising star center Walker Kessler<\/a> from the Utah Jazz<\/a> in a blockbuster sign-and-trade. From there, the franchise got busy in free agency, signing Collin Sexton<\/a>, Matisse Thybulle<\/a>, Sandro Mamukelashvili<\/a>, Ziaire Williams<\/a> and Kevon Looney<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Are the Lakers done adding talent, or is this an under-the-radar name out there they could be after?\u00a0<\/p>\n Former All-Star Reportedly Open to Reuniting With Luka Doncic GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA \u2013 DECEMBER 30: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers on court against the Detroit Pistons<\/a> in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on December 30, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n The Lakers may have Jonathan Kuminga<\/a> squarely on their radar, but Dallas Mavericks<\/a> star Klay Thompson<\/a> is another name to monitor after reportedly expressing openness to a potential move to Los Angeles. According to The Athletic, Thompson, a California native, wouldn\u2019t mind a reunion with Doncic<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cMy understanding is that Thompson would welcome a return to Los Angeles, where he spent part of his childhood and still owns a home.\u201d<\/p>\n A five-time All-Star, Thompson was once viewed as a player the Lakers could go after. Thompson reportedly considered joining the Lakers as a free agent in 2024. Instead, the opportunity to play with Doncic pushed Thompson to Dallas.\u00a0<\/p>\n Thompson joined the Mavs after spending the first 11 seasons of his career with the Golden State Warriors<\/a>. As a Warrior, Thompson was perenially regarded as top two-way player in the league. That\u2019s the player the Mavs were hoping they were getting when they signed the sharpshooting guard to a three-year deal.\u00a0<\/p>\n As it stands currently, Thompson\u2019s future in Dallas is shaky. He has one year remaining on his contract and has emerged as a trade candidate.\u00a0<\/p>\n Should L.A. Trade for Klay?<\/p>\n Thompson is entering the final season of a three-year deal he inked with the Mavs two summers ago. He is owed roughly $17 million next season, which is potentially attractive for suitors. Knowing that Thompson will be free to sign anywhere next summer, teams may resist expending assets to acquire Thompson, who is past his prime and has a recent injury history.\u00a0<\/p>\n That\u2019s not to say Thompson is a low-impact player. In fact, the Miami Heat<\/a> is strongly pursuing the four-time champions, according to reports, and views him as the ideal shooter next to the recently-acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo<\/a>. But Miami has resisted trading for Thompson; the franchise is hoping he reaches a buyout in Dallas.\u00a0<\/p>\n If the Mavs ate the last year of Thompson\u2019s contract, it would be interesting to see if the Lakers would push to sign him as a free agent.\u00a0<\/p>\n Last season, Thompson registered 11.7 points per game and shot 38.3 percent from the 3-point line. L.A. would certainly welcome that kind of production off the bench.<\/p>\n Thompson has some, although not much, history with Doncic. Both players shared uniforms for a few months before Doncic was \u2026 yeah, it doesn\u2019t need to be mentioned again.<\/p>\n If Thompson were to be open to accepting a veteran minimum deal as a free agent, the Lakers might show interest in the 36-year-old.<\/p>\n \n\t\t\tAdel Ahmad<\/a> Adel is a writer with over five years of experience covering the NBA. His work has appeared on various media platforms, both national and local. 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