Just when you thought there were no more deals to be made, that free agency was dead and buried, the Lakers front offices sticks their hand out the gave like Beatrix Kiddo and make another move by signing former Warrior (and Maverick and, most recently, Cavalier) Andrew Bogut. Free agent center Andrew Bogut has agreed […]
Free Agents
Closing the Rumor Mill – Shabazz Muhammad Won’t be a Laker
One of the last vestiges of Lakers free agency rumor season was regarding their 15th roster spot and whether they would use that vacancy to fill a hole on the wing. The name that was most recently associated with that opening was Shabazz Muhammad, the Timberwolf turned restricted free agent turned unrestricted free agent. The […]
Lakers Filling out Training Camp Roster
With training camp a little over a month away, the Lakers are starting to fill out their roster with players they’d like to see more of over the course of camp and preseason. The team had already signed Vander Blue to a make good contract, giving him a $50K guarantee to come to camp and […]
Report: Lakers Sign Vander Blue to a Partially Guaranteed Deal
While there were reports that the Lakers were likely done signing free agents, the team has reportedly picked up a familiar name: Sources: The Lakers and G League MVP and summer league guard Vander Blue have agreed on a partially guaranteed deal. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 29, 2017 First, I’m happy for Blue. He’s […]
Lakers to Sign Tyler Ennis to 1-Year Deal
Just two days ago we wondered what moves the Lakers might still make with an unbalanced roster and needs in both the backcourt and the wing. Well, the first domino has fallen as the Lakers will reportedly bring back a somewhat familiar face to serve as their backup to Lonzo Ball. Lakers have agreed to […]
Report: Lakers to Sign Alex Caruso to 2-year Contract
Early this morning, it was reported that the Lakers would be signing Alex Caruso to a contract. This was the first report I, personally, saw: The Los Angeles Lakers agreed to a deal with Alex Caruso, per sources — Sportando (@Sportando) July 13, 2017 Ramona Shelburne is reporting further details, noting it will be a […]
Report: Lakers to Sign Free Agent Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
The Lakers’ quiet off-season is now officially over. After having discussions with several free agents (George Hill, Dion Waiters), the team has found its man (and someone to take their money) in former Piston Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has agreed to a one-year, $18 million deal with the Lakers, sources tell ESPN. — Brian Windhorst […]
What Should the Lakers Do with their Cap Space?
July 4th has come and gone and, with that, some dominoes have started to fall. Gordon Hayward is a Celtic. George Hill is a King. As is Zach Randolph. Otto Porter signed a max offer sheet with the Nets and several other lower tiered free agents have also agreed to new deals. Of the eight […]
On the Pursuit of George Hill and the Dwindling Point Guard Market
It’s July 4th and while Lakers fans are waiting for their free agency fireworks, they might just settle for some sparklers at this point. The team has been fairly quiet since the market opened, making contact with Andre Iguodala (stayed in Golden State) and Ben McLemore (signed in Memphis), had multiple conversations with Rajon Rondo […]
Lakers to Meet with Free Agent Guard Dion Waiters
The Lakers have been quiet in free agency through two days, having discussions with several players and waiving Tarik Black, but that’s about it. No signings, not even any face to face meetings with potential additions. That last part, at least, is going to change on Sunday night, however: Los Angeles Lakers have a meeting […]