In finalizing a trade for Rui Hachimura, the Los Angeles Lakers are making a long-awaited upgrade on the wing — both for this season and potentially the future. The Lakers are optimistic that playing in head coach Darvin Ham’s system and alongside veterans like Davis, James, Westbrook and Beverley will help bring out Hachimura’s unrealized defensive potential. At a minimum, …
It feels like it never stops. Changes to Lakers' Lead Guards Lead Guards 2021-22 Players 2022-23 Players 1 Russell Westbrook Russell Westbrook 2 Kendrick Nunn Patrick Beverley 3 x Dennis Schroder 4 x Kendrick Nunn Transactions: Kendrick Nunn exercised player option | Russell Westbrook exercised player option | Traded for Patrick Beverley | Signed Dennis Schröder Did the Lakers improve …
Lakers guard Dennis Schroder, who played with the team during the 2020-21 season, is rejoining the team. The Lakers are reuniting with another former member of the team, this time signing point guard Dennis Schroder on Friday. I’m coming back to the biggest organization to make right!” The Lakers acquired Schroder for Danny Green and a first-round pick in 2020 …