NBA Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers interested in Trevor Ariza, Channing Frye
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The Lakers are going to try to quickly get back out of the lottery and will pursue the likes of Miami Heat forward LeBron James and New York Knicks’ forward Carmelo Anthony in an attempt to once again become a contender. Of course in the likely scenario they can’t acquire either player, they will be looking at other options.
According to Ramon Shelburne of ESPN Los Angeles, those other options could include three unrestricted free agents, Toronto Raptors’ point guard Kyle Lowry, Washington Wizards’ swingman Tevor Ariza and Phoenix Suns’ big man Channing Frye and one restricted free agent, Detroit Pistons’ big man Greg Monroe.
"If they are unable to land Anthony or James, the Lakers are also expected to have a strong interest in Washington free-agent forward Trevor Ariza, Raptors guard Kyle Lowry, Detroit center Greg Monroe and Phoenix forward Channing Frye, according to sources.Ariza, 29, was a key part of the Lakers 2009 NBA championship team, but left after the team chose to sign Ron Artest to a five-year deal following the season. The former UCLA star is coming off a career season with the Washington Wizards, in which he averaged 14.4 points and posted career highs in field goal percentage (45.6), 3-point percentage (40.7) and rebounds (6.2)."
Ariza averaged 14.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.6 steals per game last season. He shot 45.6% from the field, 40.7% from beyond the arc and 77.2% from the free throw line. Frye averaged 11.1 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game while shooting 43.2% from the floor, 37.0% from beyond the arc and 82.1% from the charity stripe.