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NBA Rumors: Trevor Ariza Informed Suns Of Preference For Trade To Lakers

When the Los Angeles Lakers filled in their roster around LeBron James, they faced plenty of criticism over bypassing the signing of a traditional spot-up shooter that historically were on teams he led.

There was also the aspect of the Lakers not trading for a second All-Star. While they reportedly are against breaking up the young core unless it means acquiring a marquee player, the Lakers are pursuing a trade involving Kentavious Caldwell-Pope.

Speculation over the past week linked them to potentially acquiring Trevor Ariza from the Phoenix Suns. Ariza, Caldwell-Pope and others who signed a new contract during 2018 NBA free agency became eligible to be traded on Saturday.