The Lakers could theoretically put together an offer for Trent, who is earning 16MM, using Talen Horton-Tucker as the primary salary-matching piece. Not when he can likely get far more money elsewhere, and we’ve heard no rumors that he’s willing to take such a steep pay cut.įor more Lakers talk, subscribe to the Silver Screen and Roll podcast feed on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher or Google Podcasts. As part of their due diligence exploring the trade market, the Lakers have expressed interest in Raptors wing Gary Trent Jr., league sources tell Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
He could also help out on defense, even if he isn’t quite what he once was on that end.īut just don’t expect him to actually return.
As long as he can stay closer to the former number on all the open looks he’d get while sharing the floor with LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook, he would be a great addition. The 12-year veteran shot 40.5% from deep last season after making just 36.7% of his triples with the Lakers during his sole season in Los Angeles. If impending restricted free agent Anfernee Simons is really a 25-point scorer on a consistent basis. If Green were to decide to return, however, he would give the Lakers some of the shooting they’re hoping to add in free agency. The Lakers are trying to do just that as we speak. But at his age, it does make declining his last chance at a big payday unlikely. One other question mark this summer is Montrezl Harrell, although his future with the Lakers is not up to them as he has a $9.7 player option.Ī recent report is indicating that Harrell is leaning towards opting in, which would give the Lakers some options as they can then keep him for one more year or use that salary for matching purposes in a trade, perhaps for Lowry.Remember that the best the Lakers could really offer Danny is the $5.9 million taxpayer midlevel, which is probably below his market value.- Kyle Goon August 2, 2021ĭoes that mean that there is no chance Green, 34, won’t want to return to Los Angeles to reunite with his former teammates and try to win another ring? Of course not. The Spurs obviously dont have the star power or the appeal that the Lakers have, which puts them at a disadvantage in free agency. The Lakers have reportedly gained confidence that they can land Durant via free agency, with the All-Star forward showing disappointment with the New York Knicks. The 23-year-old has never quite lived up to being the No. Pelinka is known for taking big swings since taking over the Lakers’ front office, and this would certainly categorize as another one. Shooting guard Malik Monk reportedly signed with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, according to ESPNs Adrian Wojnarowski. As the 2020 free agency kicks in, the Los Angeles Lakers will actively pursue a number of free agents to make sure that repeating isn’t just a dream for the upcoming season. There’s no doubt that adding both Lowry and DeRozan, or even just one of them, would put the Lakers firmly back in the championship picture, so it will be interesting to see what Rob Pelinka is able to pull off this summer to make it happen. Turner mentioned that DeRozan would be willing to take a pay cut to play for his hometown Lakers, but going from making $27.7 million to $5.7 million is a giant one so it remains to be seen if he’s willing to do that. They would have one mid-level exception to hand out, however, which would likely go to DeRozan in this scenario. That would hard-cap the Lakers though, leaving them basically forced to fill out the roster with minimum players.
If they want to sign Lowry then it likely would come via a sign-and-trade with the Raptors, potentially involving Schroder and others. Anfernee Simons scored 29 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a six-game losing streak with a 107-105 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night. While there is a path to the Lakers bringing in both Lowry and DeRozan, it certainly won’t be easy considering the Lakers’ lack of cap space. Though the Lakers didn’t acquire Lowry at the trade deadline, he remains interested in joining them, according to people with knowledge of his situation. Times, both Lowry and DeRozan have interest in signing with the Lakers:ĭeRozan, who starred at Compton High and USC, has interest in returning home to play for the Lakers, even if it is for less than the $27.7 million he earned last season in San Antonio, according to people not authorized to speak publicly on the matter. One other option is Lowry’s former teammate and good friend DeMar DeRozan, both of which are free agents.
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