Marcus Morris and Avery Bradley are other players to potentially watch. Rajon Rondo returning to the team seems possible. The Lakers depth chart looks very strong with the three blockbuster deals to add three new All-Stars to a roster that already has two in LeBron James and Anthony Davis. The Lakers have also extended qualifying offers to Alex Caruso and Johnathan Williams. Guards: Green, KCP, Daniels, Talen Horton-Tuckerįorwards: LeBron James, Anthony Davis, Kyle Kuzma, Jared Dudley The Lakers have also reached deals with Jared Dudley and Troy Daniels. Although, McGee’s deal could go into the room exception, which would leave about $9 million left in cap space. Caldwell-Pope is expected to sign a two-year, $16 million deal.ĭepending on the structure of the deals, that could be about $27 million of the $32 million they were able to clear, which doesn’t leave much cap room left.
McGee is receiving $8.2 million over two years, with a player option, per Shelburne. Green is getting a two-year, $30 million deal. Young and coach Byron Scott say they have patched things up.The Lakers reached deals with Danny Green and JaVale McGee and are expected to bring back Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. World Peace has plenty of defense, wisdom and laughs to share. But he has changed plenty in the past decade. The idea of the former Ron Artest mentoring younger players would seem as far fetched as World Peace. N/A played last season for Pallacanestro Cantù in Italy (Lega Basket Serie A) and the Sichuan Blue Whales of the Chinese Basketball Association 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers Depth Chart Previous Season Next Season Record: 33-49, Finished 11th in NBA Western Conference Coach: Frank Vogel (33-49) Executive: Rob Pelinka PTS/G: 112.1 (11th of 30) Opp PTS/G: 115.1 (28th of 30) SRS: -3.08 (22nd of 30) Pace: 100. 37 Metta World Peace, small forward/power forward, 15th year Unlike Nick Young, Williams will do it without casting attention on himself. Like Nick Young, Williams will go on high-shooting binges. Sacre has become the second-longest tenured Laker on this roster by keeping the locker room loose and providing decent hustle for a backup center. will climb up the Lakers’ depth chart perhaps as high as one of his earth-shattering dunks. 7 Larry Nance Jr., power forward, rookieġ6.1 ppg, 7.2 rpg, 2.5 apg, 1.2 blocks, 1.2 steals his senior season at Wyoming But can Kelly overcome the logjam at the power forward position? Kelly will no longer feel in purgatory playing small forward. His art of passing can overcome any cultural barrier. His extensive international experience has not gotten lost in translation. But Brown is a rookie so some assembly might be required.Ĩ.0 ppg, 4.3 apg with FC Barcelona in Spain What can Brown do for you? Defense, athleticism and some outside shooting. But will he fully take advantage of it with a more developed game?ġ4.8 ppg, 6.9 rpg, 2.5 apg his redshirt season at Stanford Tarik Black, power forward/center, second yearīlack always remains thankful for the opportunity. Bass will provide a comforting presence with defense, rebounding and hustle. Heres a look at the Lakers updated depth chart following this weeks wheeling and dealing: PG: DAngelo Russell, Dennis Schroder SG: Malik Beasley, Austin Reaves, Max Christie, Lonnie. Bad news: Hibbert is one man and cannot cover for all the Lakers’ defensive miscues.Įvery game will be the same. Good news: Hibbert will drastically provide the Lakers with the rim protecting they sorely lacked last season. But Randle seems to be just scratching the surface. Randle filled the preseason highlight reels with powerful dunks, crafty playmaking, well-timed hook shots and a bulldozing presence.
30 Julius Randle, power forward, second year Bryant will lay everything on the line in perhaps his final season, for better and for worse. 1 of 3 Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images Despite experiencing a decent amount of turnaround this summer, the Lakers' depth chart feels fairly straightforward. 24 Kobe Bryant, small forward, 20th yearīryant faces two seemingly insurmountable challenges this season.
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