Despite starting off slow upon joining his hometown team following a buyout, Dinwiddie was quietly one of the better performing Lakers during his time with the club.
Jaxson Hayes had his ups and downs in his first season in Los Angeles but eventually showed enough promise to earn a rotation spot and have real options this offseason.
In this week’s mailbag, we look at a number of questions regarding the Lakers coaching search, including whether the team should be looking at Becky Hammon.
Although he did not live up to the expectations or role many envisioned this season, Christian Wood flashed enough utility to believe he could provide more next year.
While the rumors have circulated around Donovan Mitchell being the trade target for the Lakers, could his backcourt partner on the Cavaliers in Darius Garland be a target as well?
The rumors are continuing to trend in one direction with the Lakers coaching search as JJ Redick is seen as the favorite and is drawing comparisons to a legendary coach.
The Lakers have reportedly begun asking for permission to interview assistant coaches and Sam Cassell appears to be near the top of the list of candidates.
With the Cavs out of the playoffs, conversations regarding the future of their star Donovan Mitchell will only increase and the Lakers are right in the middle of the rumors.