Rumor: 'Growing expectation' Lakers will sign De'Anthony Melton

There is a "growing expectation" that the Los Angeles Lakers will sign De’Anthony Melton, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. 

Melton averaged 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.8 assists for the Golden State Warriors last season before tearing his left ACL. The veteran shot 40.7% from the field, 37.1% from beyond the arc and 62.5% from the free-throw line. 

The Warriors traded Melton to the Brooklyn Nets on December 14, 2024. 

“Outside of pursuing extra frontcourt depth behind Deandre Ayton, the Lakers are also pursuing guard help to complement Luka Doncic‘s play in the backcourt. De’Anthony Melton has been a key name linked to Los Angeles throughout the offseason, and there is a growing expectation that the Lakers will land him in free agency, sources said,” Siegel wrote. 

Melton, 27, has played for the Phoenix Suns, Memphis Grizzlies, Philadelphia 76ers and Warriors. He has career averages of 9.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.8 assists. 

The Lakers lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the 2025 playoffs in five games. Dorian Finney-Smith left L.A. for the Houston Rockets in free agency. 

After losing Finney-Smith, the Lakers have signed Jake LaRavia and Deandre Ayton and re-signed Jaxson Hayes.