Rumor: 'Growing Expectation' Lakers Will Sign De'Anthony Melton

De'Anthony Melton Expected To Sign With Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to sign De'Anthony Melton in free agency. Melton signed a one-year, $12.8 million deal with the Golden State Warriors last offseason, but he suffered an early season partially torn ACL. "I haven't heard of anything new. We're still expecting him to eventually sign with the Lakers." Melton appeared in six games with the Warriors, averaging 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists in 20.2 minutes while shooting…

Rumor: 'Growing Expectation' Lakers Will Sign De'Anthony Melton

There is a growing expectation that the Los Angeles Lakers will sign De’Anthony Melton, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.  Melton averaged 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists for the Golden State Warriors last season before tearing his left ACL. The veteran shot 40.7% from the field, 37.1% from beyond the arc and 62.5% from the free-throw line.  The Warriors traded Melton to the Brooklyn Nets on December 14, 2024.  “Outside of pur…