Lakers have expressed trade interest in Gary Trent Jr.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been doing their due diligence around the league, and expressed interest in Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr., according to league sources.

Source: Michael Scotto/HoopsHype

ANALYSIS: Trent is having a solid year with the Toronto Raptors, averaging 16.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game. The 23-year-old is second on the team with a 36.8% three-point clip. He joined Toronto after being traded from the Portland Trail Blazers last season in exchange for Norman Powell.