Lakers trade for Ariza | From Los Angeles Times - News from Los Angeles, California and the World

INDIANAPOLIS -- The Lakers traded forwards Brian Cook and Maurice Evans to Orlando today for Trevor Ariza, an athletic 6-foot-7 swingman who made a name for himself when he played at UCLA.

Cook was in the firsrt year of a three-year, $10.5-million contract and had struggled with his shot this season as well as his defense. Evans, in the final year of his contract, had been a hot-and-cold contributor from the bench.

Cook is averaging 2.3 points and 1.7 rebounds a game. Evans is averaging 4.4 points and 1.3 rebounds.

Ariza, who graduated from Westchester High School, is in his fourth season in the NBA. He is averaging 3.3 points and 2.2 rebounds.

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