The Los Angeles Lakers are encountering hurdles in their pursuit of free agent Gary Trent Jr., despite keen interest in adding him to their roster alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis.
Trent Jr., who played last season under a three-year, $51.8 million contract with the Toronto Raptors, is a prime target for the Lakers, who intend to utilize their taxpayer midlevel exception.
Known for his scoring prowess, the 25-year-old shooting guard averaged 13.7 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game during his tenure with the Raptors.
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