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REPORT: Another Lakers Guard Shown the Exit Door?

Published 01/05/2022, 11:21 PM EST

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The Los Angeles Lakers have found a rhythm going on a three-game winning streak. At the start of the season, their roster struggles were clear. Likewise, they are making necessary moves to free up space as they moved veteran point guard Rajon Rondo. However, it seems they are planning to let go of yet another guard.

The purple and gold may be on a winning streak, but they still have their fair share of troubles. Being a team with a majority of veterans, their roster doesn’t have the depth they need. Hence, the Lakers are planning to get some new names and are freeing up space for it.

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After Rondo was shipped off to Cleveland, it seems Kent Bazemore is next in line.

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Lakers to part ways with Kent Bazemore?

With the midway point of the season approaching, this is the last chance for teams to make their moves. For the Lake show, it is a necessity to add in new names to deal with their existing problems. However, they will have to let go some players in the process. With the recent reports, Kent Bazemore is the latest name with whom the Lakers are going to part ways.

Bazemore came in as a guard and started several games for the purple and gold this season. However, since then, his involvement has gone down with prime names making their return. The veteran failed to add in the scoring as he is putting up just 4 points in 18 minutes this season. Hence, the Lakers are looking to move on.

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With the current problems in the camp, the Lakers will look to sign appropriate names. Early season failures showed them their roster problems and they will look to find a fix. Defense and shooting will be their top priorities going into the market. With Anthony Davis having health concerns, they need a stable star to help them this season. Moreover, they will also look to sign a consistent shooter or a great defender.

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With talks of Buddy Hield coming in before the season, this could serve as an opportunity. Will the Lakers take the second chance and sign the Kings guard or should they focus on someone else? Let us know in the comments below.

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Anuj Talwalkar is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports. He is a student studying at NM College in Mumbai, aspiring to pursue sports management to follow his love for sports. Anuj started following the NBA last year, and he loves to combine his passion for writing with his understanding of basketball.
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