Lakers Face New Competition for Top Center Option
The Lakers are weighing a trade or waiver claim for the veteran center as they seek a cheaper backup behind Walker Kessler.
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Lakers Face New Competition for Top Center Option
The Los Angeles Lakers‘ search for a veteran backup center may have just become more challenging.After missing out on Andre Drummond, the Lakers now appear poised for another potential free-agency battle—this time with the defending NBA champion New York Knicks again.According to The Athletic’s James Edwards III, the Knicks are a team to watch if veteran center Jonas Valančiūnas is waived by the Denver Nuggets. After New York agreed to sign Drum…
Lakers Interested In Andre Drummond, Jonas Valanciunas, Kevon Looney
The Los Angeles Lakers have interest in Andre Drummond, Jonas Valanciunas and Kevon Looney for their backup center role behind Walker Kessler after trading Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards. Valanciunas is currently under contract with the Denver Nuggets on a $10 million deal, but is not guaranteed until July 8th. Valanciunas appeared in 65 games with the Nuggets, averaging 8.7 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 13.4 minutes. Drummond…
NBA Notes: Knicks, Jonas Valanciunas, Raptors, Kawhi Leonard, Bucks
Knicks The Knicks may have another veteran center on their radar. According to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic, Jonas Valanciunas is among the names New York is monitoring as it looks to replace Mitchell Robinson in the middle. Valanciunas remains under contract with the Nuggets, though Denver must decide by next Wednesday whether to guarantee the remaining $8 million on his deal. Around the league, the expectation has been that the Nuggets…
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