Lamar Odom claims he never demanded or requested a trade from the Lakers.

“Everybody knows that,” Odom said. “It was something that they were willing to get done no matter what. I think it is OK for them to admit that.”

Odom has underachieved since being traded to the Mavericks in December, averaging 7.2 points and 4.4 rebounds while shooting 35.1 percent.

He sought a buyout last month.