The Lakers will be able to aggregate Jaden Hardy’s $6 million salary immediately in another trade if they acquire him while under the salary cap.
He would have a two month aggregation restriction if acquired after doing all their cap space signings.
The Lakers will now focus on finding Walker Kessler's backup on the market -- with centers such as Andre Drummond, Jonas Valanciunas and Kevon Looney among those being considered, sources said.
The Wizards took a patient approach to the start of free agency and now land a durable, reliable center to join Anthony Davis and Alex Sarr in the frontcourt.
BREAKING: 30 minutes before the @Sothebys NBA Finals Auction was to begin (10am ET), the OG Game 4 ball has been PULLED.
The ball will go to the New York Knicks.
We have obtained a statement from an NBA spokesperson: