Lakers in talks to trade Pau Gasol to Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns have emerged as a potential trade suitor for Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol, according to sources close to the process.

The Suns have been exploring the feasibility of trading for the Lakers' four-time All-Star. One option for the Suns is swapping the expiring contract of injured big man Emeka Okafor for Gasol.

A trade for Okafor's expiring deal would come with undeniable financial benefits dropping the Lakers less than $3 million away from the league's luxury-tax threshold.