Despite the fact that they were unsuccessful in revamping their roster prior to the February trade deadline, the fact still remains that the Los Angeles Lakers tried to make some mid-season moves in an attempt to improve their roster. One player that they reportedly showed interest in was Gary Trent Jr. of the Toronto Raptors.

Right now, the Lakers could be renewing their interest in the 6-foot-5 swingman. According to an unnamed league executive from the Eastern Conference, the Raptors could be open to a potential trade deal. LA, however, will need to give up some major assets if they hope to bring Trent to Hollywood:

“The pick is the key thing, if the Raptors think that pick is going to be valuable, and it might very well be, then it makes some sense,” the anonymous source said about the Lakers potentially including a draft pick in the deal, via Sean Deveney of heavy.com. “Horton-Tucker and Nunn, you assume he is going to play again and be a pretty good bargain. The Raptors like Horton-Tucker, remember they wanted him in the Kyle Lowry deal that fell through with the Lakers. It is hard to say what kind of future Trent is going to have there, if they’ll pay him. So if they can get assets back now, it is something to explore.”

In February, the Lakers reportedly offered Talen Horton-Tucker and Kendrick Nunn to the Raptors in exchange for Trent. Obviously, the Raptors didn't like the deal and they ended up turning it down. As the unnamed executive said above, however, the inclusion of a draft pick could be a game-changer this summer.

Trent has two more years on his current deal, with the 2023-24 season being a player option. He had his best year as a pro with the Raptors last term, averaging 18.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.7 steals, while also connecting on 3.0 triples on a 38.3-percent clip.