With a disappointing record of 27 wins and 33 losses, the Lakers are still looking to refine their roster. A solution leads behind Russell Westbrook is particularly topical. To make room in the roster, the Californians therefore cut the interior DeAndre Jordan. Transferred to Detroit by the Nets this offseason, the former All Star was released into the crowd by the Pistons. A free agent, he was then committed to at least veteran Los Angeles. A failed bet by the front office, since Jordan only played 32 games with the Purple and Gold for a performance far from his standards: 4.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in 13 minutes.
The place thus freed should go to the veteran leader DJ Augustin. He too was fired after the trade deadline by the Rockets. Forgotten on the bench in the Texan project, the point guard will bring his management of the game and the tempo, while being able to sanction long distance (38% 3 points in career). Note that the Lakers also plan to sign Wenyen Gabriel via a two-way contract. This power forward has already played six games with Los Angeles for 2.3 points and 2.3 rebounds in 8 minutes. As for DeAndre Jordan, the center isn’t expected to be without a franchise for long, with the Sixers considering signing him soon. Since the transfer ofAndre Drummond at the Nets, Philadelphia is looking for a lining for Joel Embiid.
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