Lakers Trade Rumours: 3 players that could leave the Lakers before the trade deadline

#1 Josh Hart

Los Angeles Lakers v Dallas Mavericks

During the early stages of the 18/19 season, Josh Hart established himself as one of the Lakers' most important players.

The 23-year-old was offering steel at the defensive end while also posing a threat from beyond the arc. Hart impressed enough in the early stages of the season for the Lakers to keep him out of trade talks for Trevor Ariza, however, Ken Burger has reported that the team would now be willing to trade the shooting guard:

Josh Hart, Ivica Zubac and Moritz Wagner are available, rival executives say, while pretty much everyone else is off the table

Hart contributed just 2 points in 21 minutes of action during last night's win over the Clippers, and the American has seemingly lost his place in Luke Walton's starting lineup.

The Lakers will want to keep hold of Kyle Kuzma and Brandon Ingram in order to make a trade offer for Anthony Davis, so Hart is likely to be used as trade bait before the trade deadline.