It is now known that in the potential trade with the Phoenix Suns for Trevor Ariza, the Los Angeles Lakers were willing to give up Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and a second-round pick.
Amid reports of the Suns not wanting to truly do business with the Lakers, it’s since been reported they asked for Josh Hart to be included in the trade.
And although the Lakers’ willingness to trade Caldwell-Pope for Ariza makes it seem as if the they will be buyers on the trade market, there is one caveat that looms large over any deal that they make.