Los Angeles Lakers Rumors: Chris Paul could be an option, Carmelo Anthony update and more

The Los Angeles Lakers have started to put together a potential title contending roster for the upcoming season, although the team is still believed to be open to making further additions.

Over the past week, the Lakers have added DeMarcus Cousins, Avery Bradley, and Danny Green, although Frank Vogel's team is still lacking an All-Star point guard, and the Lakers may need more shooters from the bench.

Evidently, with the roster almost full, blockbuster moves are unlikely, although the Lakers continue to be linked with a number of notable names. So, here are all the latest Los Angeles rumors you need to know.

The Lakers could be an option for Chris Paul

Chris Paul is unlikely to remain with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the upcoming season

Chris Paul was sent to the Oklahoma City Thunder last night as part of the blockbuster trade for Russell Westbrook. Paul is unlikely to want to spend the final years of his career with a team out of playoff contention, and multiple reports have claimed that the Thunder will work with Paul towards a trade or buyout.

Paul has been linked with the Miami Heat, although Jeff Smith of Heavy.com believes the Lakers may be interested in signing the veteran guard:

Although the Lakers have a well-rounded roster from top to bottom, for the most part, their approach to the point guard position is a big talking point. It’s a situation to monitor, but one that wouldn’t be surprising if it panned out, especially considering that LeBron and CP3 are friends.

Paul has spent the past two seasons with the Houston Rockets and still has three years and $124 million remaining on his contract. During the 18-19 season, CP3 averaged 15.6 points, 8.2 assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game.

Carmelo Anthony's move to the Lakers is in doubt

Carmelo Anthony was expected to link up with LeBron James in Los Angeles

Due to his declining status in the NBA, Carmelo Anthony is expected to be available on a veteran's minimum deal this summer. Due to his friendship with LeBron James, many executives believed that Melo would head to Los Angeles to link up with the superstar, although James Harbert of CBS Sports questions whether the Lakers will make a move:

Another offensive-minded forward cut loose by Houston and harmed by the league-wide emphasis on defensive versatility. While there has been noise about the Lakers for obvious reasons, count me as skeptical about that fit.

After a busy week of incomings, the Lakers have few roster spots remaining, and Anthony's role on the team would be minimal. Nevertheless, Anthony himself may be pushing for a move, and could still be an option as the season progresses.

Kyle Korver will consider the Lakers

Kyle Korver spent much of the 18-19 season with the Utah Jazz

As expected, the Phoenix Suns opted to waive Kyle Korver just a week after they received the veteran as part of a multi-player trade. At 38, Korver doesn't fit in with the Suns' emphasis on youth, although Adrian Wojnarowski is reporting that Korver will continue his career, and is considering the Lakers among other teams:

Korver, whose expiring contract could be waived for the cost of $3.4 million - will consider signing with the Los Angeles Lakers, Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers once he clears waivers.

Korver spent two seasons playing with LeBron James in Cleveland, and the veteran would present the Lakers with much-needed shooting from three-point range. Korver sits fourth on the NBA's all-time three-point scoring list, and during his 54-game spell with the Jazz, the small forward shot 38% from beyond the arc.