Even after signing Tyson Chandler earlier in the 2018-19 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to several players in recent weeks.
Dec. 15 was a key date for all 30 teams as it was the first day that free agents recently signed in the offseason could be eligible to be traded.
Los Angeles had reportedly been trying hard to acquire Trevor Ariza from the Phoenix Suns and a deal seemed inevitable. However, the 33-year-old was eventually sent to the Washington Wizards despite an original three-team deal involving the Wizards, Suns, and Memphis Grizzlies falling apart.