The Houston Rockets have been one of the busiest teams in the early portion of the NBA offseason, but they reportedly have plenty of work ahead of them that could include expanding the Kevin Durant trade.

The Los Angeles Lakers could potentially be involved in an NBA-record expanded deal of the Kevin Durant trade.

The Los Angeles Lakers are making a late push to get involved in the Kevin Durant trade. No, they wouldn't be getting Durant themselves. But they'd have a chance to make NBA history. The Athletic's Fred Katz reported Wednesday night that the Houston Rockets' Kevin Durant deal with the Phoenix Suns could expand into a seven-team bonanza.

5x NBA All-Star Predicted to Join Lakers or Warriors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After their early playoff exits last season, the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors are both teams to monitor this offseason as they look to re-establish themselves as title contenders for next year.

The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off one of the most stunning trades in recent NBA history by acquiring Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks at the trade deadline this past season. In doing so, they began shifting away from LeBron James as their centerpiece star.

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The Lakers reportedly signing Deandre Ayton to a two-year contract Wednesday might just be a win-win for the franchise and the veteran center.

Lakers Have Discussed Trades for 3 Centers Deandre Ayton has become a big name attached to Los Angeles. After reaching an agreement on a buyout with the Portland Trail Blazers, Ayton is scheduled to clear waivers on Wednesday evening and will be free to sign with the team of his choosing.

NBA free agency officially opened on June 30, and teams have already secured deals with some of the biggest names on the open market.