This is a plot twist because according to LA Times no one is untouchable and that includes Lonzo Ball.
While they like their young core and would prefer to keep those players growing together, they have told teams no player is untouchable in trades, according to multiple sources who spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of trade and free-agent negotiations.
To be clear, the Lakers are not actively shopping any of their players. They are willing to listen to offers and could move one of them — even a member of the talented young cadre of Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Brandon Ingram or Josh Hart — if an offer blows them away.
It should be noted that none of the players are being shopped, but the Lakers have the DMs open if you get what I am saying.
If I had to guess Brandon Ingram is the player they are likely to part with if they make a major trade, but depending on the offer it could be anyone.