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Los Angeles Lakers free agency watch: Who have they signed so far? Vincent, Hachimura...
The Lakers are preparing their roster as the NBA free agency begins and with the countdown to the new season in October well under way.
The NBA free agency began at 6 pm ET on Friday, 30 June and the likes of high profile star names such as Draymond Green (Warriors), Kyrie Irving (Mavericks) Fred VanVleet (Raptors) and Bruce Brown (Nuggets), Russell Westbrook (Clippers) and Derrick Rose (Knicks) can freely negotiate with would-be suitors.
Lakers plan 23/23 season
Despite making the Western Conference finals last season, the Los Angeles Lakers will be looking to push on next season and have reportedly already agreed to deals with the likes of Taurean Prince, Gabe Vincent, Rui Hachimura and Cam Reddish, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis set to form the backbone of the 2023/24 season team.
The Lakers are also reportedly close to signing New Orleans Pelicans player Jaxson Hayes on a two-year contract, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski with the second year set to be an option.
It seems likely that Hayes will be receiving the veteran’s minimum, barring a sign-and-trade with New Orleans.None of the above listed players however will be involved in the upcoming California Classic in Sacramento (July 3 & 5) and NBA 2K24 Summer League in Las Vegas (July 7-17) for the Lakers with assistant coach JD DuBois set to oversee the summer competitions as interim head coach for the Lakers.
LA Lakers summer roster
Number - Name - Position
29 - Damion Baugh - G
26 - Colin Castleton - C
10 - Max Christie - G
30 - LJ Figueroa - F
27 - Alex Fudge - F
36 - Bryce Hamilton - G
55 - D’Moi Hodge - G
11 - Jalen Hood-Schifino - G
31 - Sacha Killeya-Jones - C
21 - Maxwell Lewis - F
14 - Scotty Pippen Jr. - G
20 - Cole Swider - F