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While Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has been the subject of trade rumors over the past few weeks, NBA teams reportedly haven't given up on hoping that another superstar hits the trade market this offseason.

Now that the Lakers have signed Ayton, and re-signed Jaxson Hayes as the backup, an NBA insider has given an update on where things stand on a possible trade between the two teams. More news: LeBron James Reportedly Wanted to Join Mavericks, Team Up With Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis