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Lakers Trade Rumors: Trevor Ariza Unlikely Option, ‘Enthusiastic’ To Re-Sign With Wizards

Matthew Moreno
Published: 02/06/2019
2 Min Read
Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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After benefitting from the Phoenix Suns parting with Tyson Chandler, the Los Angeles Lakers were hopeful to go back to the well a second time and acquire Trevor Ariza late last year.

They faced long odds to be successful, however, as Chandler’s buyout became a source of speculation and friction. The close relationship LeBron James shares with Suns interim general manager James Jones was said to be a factor in the veteran center being released so early into the season.

Suns owner Robert Sarver reportedly refused to trade Ariza to the Lakers, seemingly in response to the public criticism and mocking his franchise endured. Ariza was eventually traded to the Washington Wizards, who have begun to strip down their roster ahead of the trade deadline.

However, even after parting with Otto Porter Jr. and Markieff Morris, the Wizards are likely to retain Ariza. Not only that, but he’s expected to re-sign with the team this summer, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski:

Lakers are interested, but Trevor Ariza and Washington Wizards remain in each's future plans, league sources tell ESPN. Ariza is enthusiastic about re-signing with Washington. Wizards' trades creating financial flexibility that'll make it easier to bring Ariza back on new deal

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) February 7, 2019

The Lakers’ sustained interest in Ariza resurfaced Tuesday, though it was prior to the team reaching an agreement to acquire Reggie Bullock from the Detroit Pistons.

Although they may remain enamored with Ariza, the Lakers’ need for him diminished with the trade for Bullock being finalized.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Managing Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers games, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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