Croatian-born Dragan Bender has made a headline as an international basketball sensation trailing behind LSU’s Ben Simmons and Duke’s Brandon Ingram as one of the top NBA draft favorites. Having fallen out of LA Lakers’ initial interest, the next prospective destination is Boston Celtics with their overall No.3 pick.
Luke Walton is apparently trying to get ex-Laker and former Denver Nuggets head coach Brian Shaw as part of his coaching staff once he officially becomes the LA Lakers’ head coach at the end of the season. Shaw, however, is also being courted by Indiana Pacers for the similar position.
LA Lakers is expected to mobilize its enormous cap space to sign in badly-needed recruits to build a serious title contender following a disastrous two-year losing streak. Reports indicate that the team is eyeing to get Warriors giant Festus Ezelie to fill in the team’s 2016-17 center vacancy.
Lakers GM Kupchak recently explained why the franchise offered Warriors assistant coach Luke Walton the head coaching job. He cited his impressive interim coach performance under Steve Kerr’s tutelage as the most convincing factor in hiring him.
In its effort to rebuild a more credible and stronger lineup following its worst record performance in the 2015-16 season, Lakers is reportedly eyeing Paul George in its shopping list in free agency season. With a huge cap space, it can offer lucrative deals for trade but Indiana may probably ask for more before parting one of its prized asset.
Harrison Barnes is an up-and-coming talent and a valuable asset for the Warriors. Now, Lakers hopes to get him off the Golden State roster by offering him a max contract which could prove too taxing for the Warriors to match.
After swirling speculations, Luke Walton has finally agreed on a multi-year deal with the LA Lakers as head coach following his illustrious assistant coaching career with the Golden State Warriors. After the end of the season, Walton is set to officially become the purple and gold team’s 26th coach in its franchise history.
Lakers’ top brass are confident to find a suitable replacement for Byron Scott following his departure from the West Coast franchise. Meanwhile, Steve Kerr appears to be one of LA’s top candidate for the now vacant head coach position.
Laker's Jordan Clarkson Might Take Lesser Role from Next Season
