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Lakers Rumors: D'Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura, Vanderbilt, Vincent Trades Explored | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors

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The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly explored trades for a handful of their role players.

Per Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer, the Lakers have monitored trade situations for D'Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura, Jarred Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent. Los Angeles has also been eyeing Milwaukee Bucks big man Brook Lopez in a potential trade, according to Fischer.

The Lakers are looking to keep their title window open after losing in the first round to the Denver Nuggets last season, and they'll likely need to add another piece either in free agency or through a trade to do so.

Russell would seemingly have the most trade value of the mentioned players after averaging 18 points and 6.3 rebounds per game last season. While the veteran point guard is inconsistent at times, he still brings plenty of value to whatever roster he's a part of.

Hachimura is another player who would likely draw plenty of interest in the trade market after he put up 13.6 points and 4.3 rebounds per game last year. Hachimura is still early into his career, but has already turned into a starting-caliber player.

Vanderbilt and Vincent aren't necessarily players who would stand out in the trade market as they put up 5.2 points and 3.1 points per game, respectively, but they could be solid bench players for a number of teams.

It's unlikely that any of the Lakers' players on the trade block would be enough for a trade for Lopez on their own, but if Los Angeles finds the right package it could be enough for the Bucks to send over the veteran.

Lopez, who averaged 12.5 points and 5.2 rebounds per game last season, could give the Lakers a boost from the three-point line after struggling in that regard last year. Lopez shot from 36.6 percent from deep last season and could help Los Angeles space the floor on offense.