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Lakers rumors: The chances of trading each player on the roster

By Keith Rivas

February 28, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) controls the ball agaist the Charlotte Hornets during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
February 28, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard D'Angelo Russell (1) controls the ball agaist the Charlotte Hornets during the first half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 2, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) reaches for Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) as he goes for a basket in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Lakers won 108-103. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) reaches for Los Angeles Lakers forward Julius Randle (30) as he goes for a basket in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Lakers won 108-103. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

Julius Randle

Despite being one of the bigger names in the young core, Randle is still on the trade block. After being drafted seventh overall in 2014, the former Kentucky forward has reason to believe his time in LA may be coming to a close.

Whether he’s part of a deal involving D’Angelo Russell or not, Randle’s value may be best asserted elsewhere. Depending on how the Lakers handle their latter pick in the draft — 28th overall — the team could be looking to the future without him in the picture.

It’s not that he’s been bad in the league, but his fit with Los Angeles is still a major question mark. Last season Randle averaged 13.2 points and 8.6 rebounds per game.

That’s not a bad stat line, but that doesn’t mean the front office will keep him. If the price is right, there’s enough reason to believe he won’t be in purple and gold much longer.

Chance of being traded: 75%

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