Lakers consider trading Jaden Hardy for Clint Capela

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly exploring a trade involving Jaden Hardy and Houston Rockets center Clint Capela. As the Lakers aim to bolster their depth before the upcoming season, Capela is seen as a veteran option. With Walker Kessler recently acquired as the starting center and Kevon Looney as a backup, concerns over their injury history have prompted discussions about adding Capela. Hardy, recently obtained from the Washington Wizards, could serve as a trade chip since he finds himself lower in the guard rotation behind established players like Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Sources indicate that a trade could hinge on matching salaries rather than draft considerations.

• 6:04 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers Linked To Trading Jaden Hardy For Respected Center