With limited interest in their players with multiple years left on their contracts, one option the Lakers weighed was trading Taurean Prince, who is making $4.5 million on an expiring contract. However, head coach Darvin Ham was one of the vocal supporters of retaining Prince, according to team sources.
First, it seems highly unlikely the team legitimately considered moving Prince. Leading up to the trade deadline, many options are presented. As Lakers vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka said on Thursday, there are hundreds of calls and permeations of deals they're discussing.
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