Los Angeles Lakers Rumors: Update on a potential Kentavious Caldwell-Pope trade, Lakers remain favorites to land Andre Iguodala via buyout and more

The Los Angeles Lakers have been among the NBA's most impressive teams during the first four weeks of the season as they have recorded a 10-2 record to top the Western Conference standings. The All-Star duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis have been aided by an excellent array supporting cast, with the likes of Dwight Howard, Avery Bradley, and Danny Green all making a significant impact.

Nevertheless, the roster could still use an additional shooter, and the Lakers' front office is known for its willingness to make midseason moves. Due to this, there is likely to be both incomings and outgoings ahead of the trade deadline, and here we will take a look at all the latest Lakers rumors you need to know.

#1 Kentavious Caldwell-Pope is unlikely to be traded this season

Caldwell-Pope's performances have attracted plenty of criticism so far this season

Kentavious Caldwell-Pope struggled to make much of an impact for the Lakers during the 2018-19 season, although the 26-year-old was bought back during the offseason on a new two-year contract worth around $16.5 million. Nevertheless, Caldwell-Pope's performances have once again been poor during the first weeks of the new campaign, and many Lakers fans have urged the team to offload the former Detroit Pistons star.

However, Heavy.com’s Sean Deveney is reporting that executives around the league believe that Caldwell-Pope is unlikely to be traded this season:

'He’s not someone whose name is brought up, one front-office executive' said. 'He doesn’t have a lot of appeal and they’re not trying to move him as far as I can tell.'

Caldwell-Pope has appeared 12 times (2 starts) for the Lakers this season, averaging just 6.2 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 20.0 minutes per contest. He did however put in his best performance of the season against the Kings on Sunday as he recorded 16 points from just 10 field goal attempts.

#2 Aron Baynes was a target during the offseason

Aron Baynes has started the season in excellent form

After spending two seasons with the Boston Celtics, Aron Baynes was traded during the offseason to the Phoenix Suns in exchange for a 2020 protected first-round pick. Nevertheless, Baynes has started the season in resurgent form, and Shams Charania of The Athletic is reporting that the Lakers were hoping to land the veteran via a buyout:

Phoenix acquired Baynes on draft night, and in the weeks to come contenders such as the Lakers hoped Baynes would reach a buyout with the Suns to hit the open market, sources said.

Through 11 appearances this season, Baynes has averaged 15.0 points and 5.5 rebounds in just 23.8 minutes per game. It is possible that the Lakers could pursue the Australian in free agency next summer, although the Lakers currently have plenty of big man depth in JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard.

#3 Andre Iguodala is still a possibility for the Lakers

Andre Iguodala played a key role for a Golden State team that won 3 NBA titles

Andre Iguodala has yet to play for the Memphis Grizzlies following his surprise summer trade from the Golden State Warriors. At 35, Iguodala has no place on a rebuilding Grizzlies roster, and the team is actively attempting to find a trade. However, Heavy.com is reporting that the 35-year-old could still join the Lakers via a buyout:

Memphis plans to wait on a buyout with Iguodala until February’s trade deadline. The Grizzlies are still holding out hope that a trade can be worked out... If not, Iguodala will be cut loose from Memphis and free to sign with whomever he chooses - around the league, that’s expected to be the Lakers.

Iguodala is owed $17 million for the 2019-20 season and the Grizzlies will be reluctant to take salary back as part of a trade. Iguodala may be nearing the end of his career, although he demonstrated his worth during the 2019 playoffs as he averaged 9.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists over 23 appearances.