With the trade deadline behind us, we are still expecting a lot of movement on the free agent side. Some players will land on the market, and as much to say that the contenders for the ring will jostle at the gate. This is precisely the case of the Lakers with two new targets.
The next few days will still be relatively hectic in the world of the NBA, with the buyout market. Many players will negotiate their departure, like Terrence Ross recently, who decided to join the Suns armada. Its goal ? Playing with Kevin Durant. On the Lakers side, we hope that the presence of LeBron James and Anthony Davis will have a similar effect.
Two targets in sight for the Lakers
We should find out soon enough, since the Purple and Gold intend to recruit from free agents. Several targets begin to come forward, such as former House member Danny Green. We learned this Sunday that he became a free agent, while he will choose his future destination soon. Both Los Angeles teams are said to have an interest.
14-year NBA veteran and three-time champion Danny Green has agreed to a contract buyout with the Houston Rockets, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Green is expected to soon decide his next team among several interested contenders.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 12, 2023
14-year veteran and three-time champion Danny Green has reached an agreement with the Rockets for a buyout. Green is expected to choose his new team from a number of title contenders soon.
A back capable of shooting and defending? It’s a profile that appeals a lot, even if the former Spurs player has been struggling for a few seasons now. San Antonio has just released another winger this Sunday, in the person of Stanley Johnson.
Also passed by the Angelinos, Johnson was 45% at three points on this campaign. Then again, the Lakers could take a chance, with the franchise needing shooting threats.
The San Antonio Spurs are releasing forward Stanley Johnson, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Johnson had a strong stint for the Spurs this season, shooting 45 percent from 3-point range, and will now look to join a postseason contender.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 12, 2023
Spurs release Stanley Johnson. He had a big stint at Spurs with a 45% three-pointer, and will now look to join a postseason contender.
Stanley Johnson and Danny Green: two names known to the Lakers. An interest is confirmed, even if the targets are numerous on the market, just like the competition. One thing is certain: the Purple and Gold still want to recruit.
