Dennis Schröder expects to start with the Lakers, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Schroder, who was acquired from the Thunder, said that was addressed by his representatives before the trade was completed. “I think my agent talked to the organization (about starting) before they was trading me,” he said “So, that’s that.” Schroder served a sixth-man role with Oklahoma City. His main competition for a starting job would presumably be Alex Caruso, although LeBron James is the de facto point guard who led the NBA in assists last season.
We have more on the Lakers:
- Anthony Davis, who remains an unrestricted free agent, will meet with the Lakers on Tuesday, according to Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times. Davis, who will joined by agent Rich Paul, is widely expected to sign a max deal of undetermined length during training camp.
- Davis might wait to see if Giannis Antetokounmpo signs an extension with Milwaukee before he decides how to structure his contract, Brian Windhorst of ESPN suggests (video link). The Lakers could have a massive amount of cap room if Davis signs a two-year contract with a player option, which would help them pursue the two-time MVP. However, Antekounmpo doesn’t have to make a decision until Dec. 21, and it’s doubtful Davis will want to wait that long.
- Jared Dudley has agreed to re-sign for one more season and he has the power to block a trade under the one-year Bird rule, Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report tweets.
- Dudley’s veteran minimum deal will leave the Lakers $2.9 million below the hard cap, Bobby Marks of ESPN notes (Twitter link). That would allow Los Angeles to add a player in mid-January or in early April after buyouts are executed around the league.
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