![]() ![]() ![]() Ellington is a sharpshooter, and Bazemore is a tireless defender what each can bring to the other end of the court could determine their workload. But the 23-year-old still offers intriguing potential with explosive hops and deep shooting range. Monk is a wild card, as it took him four years to really find his footing with the Charlotte Hornets. It could take some time before the Lakers know which need is more critical to fill. Caruso is set to make 2.75 million this season and can be an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2021. Nunn is a scoring guard who can put up points from all three levels. In 21 postseason games, the Lakers outscored opponents by 13.8 points per 100 possessions with the duo of Caruso and James sharing the floor. Portis could give them another big body to. Nunn and Rajon Rondo are both capable of serving as the understudy, but they bring dramatically different skill sets to the hardwood. The 610' big man would provide a massive upgrade to the roster and give the team something they were lacking, the ability to stretch the floor well. And that's true no matter where he plays along the perimeter.Ĭompetition could get ferocious behind Westbrook at point guard, and it might all hinge on what Vogel wants from the position. Horton-Tucker seems primed for another jump up the pecking order, but he'll have competition whether he's fighting for a starting role or sixth man duties. ![]() That leaves plenty to sort out, but the backcourt battles look especially intriguing. It's possible-if not probable-the Lakers are undecided on everything that doesn't involve James, Davis or Westbrook. Talen Horton-Tucker, Kent Bazemore, Malik Monk and even Kendrick Nunn could all make things interesting by consistently impressing at camp. It's likely Ellington and Ariza are both in the conversation for starting spots, but neither feels close to cemented. James, Davis and Westbrook are stars Ellington and Ariza are journeymen who have played for a combined 10 different teams. Factoring in the impending signing of Jared Dudley, who seems like an absolute certainty to return to the team considering his son is in pictures with Lebron James and Russell Westbrook in Las. If there's a takeaway from that lineup beyond the shock and excitement of a James-Davis combo at the 4 and 5 spots, it's that two of those players aren't like the others. Beyond those two, the Lakers are "likely" to start LeBron James, Wayne Ellington and Trevor Ariza. is (finally) expected to start Anthony Davis at center, per Bill Oram, Sam Amick and Shams Charania of The Athletic. With an eye on maximizing spacing around Russell Westbrook, L.A. Lakers coach Frank Vogel said he hasn't made any decisions about his starting lineup, but there are reportedly enough front-runners for a rumor to circulate about the opening group. ![]()
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