Steve Nash was ready to call it a career, but the Los Angeles Lakers asked Nash not to announce anything in order to try to trade his contract, according to sources.

The Lakers hoped they could trade Nash's $9.7 million salary, not only an expiring contract but also a giant coupon for another club to take and immediately save real dollars via insurance.

Nash remains set to finish his NBA career.

Nash has helped tutor Jordan Clarkson and intends to remain part of the Lakers' organization as he will continue living in the area.