The Lakers re-signed some key young players and brought in veterans and youth this offseason. Here's what scouts and executives said about the moves.
They say no one knows what time it is in Las Vegas, casino floors and high-end clubs devoid of clocks and windows. Late nights blur into early mornings as people go from one good time to the next.Summer league veterans know the on-court play is fairly immaterial — the great performances and big disappointments not exactly predictive of how a prospect will turn out.
Vincent’s underdog story with the Miami Heat — at one point, he couldn’t earn a spot on a summer league roster — should be a strong cultural fit with the Lakers, who have undrafted free agent Austin Reaves as the latest example of the team being willing to find talent wherever it exists. The Reaves contract, four years and $54 million, has been regarded as a steal for the Lakers, the team benefitting from a controlled restricted free agency during which teams with interest in signing Reaves were certain any offer they’d put together would be matched.There were some split opinions on Rui Hachimura and Russell, which was expected considering their pasts in the league.
Forward Taurean Prince’s professionalism, size and shooting made sense for the Lakers, and forward Cam Reddish is a cost-effective gamble on talent. The shooting needs work, but he’s shown the defensive and passing potential to justify his draft slot, one executive said.
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