Lakers News: Mitch Kupchak Open To Adding Point Guard Or Center
Lakers Highlights: Los Angeles Vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers added some talented veterans to the roster this summer with the additions of Lou Williams, Brandon Bass, and Roy Hibbert. Even though it appears the team is done making moves, Los Angeles may be looking to add another guard to the backcourt.

According to Eric Pincus of the Los Angeles Times, general manager Mitch Kupchak is open to the idea of adding another point guard:

Rumors had been circulating about the Lakers showing considerable interest in trading for veteran floor general Ty Lawson. Ultimately, the Denver Nuggets chose to make a deal with the Houston Rockets despite a hard push from Los Angeles to get a deal done.

Lawson may now be off the board after heading to Houston in a trade, but it isn’t beyond the realm of possibility that the Lakers brass is still looking into trades for a point guard.

Currently, the backcourt consists of D’Angelo Russell, Lou Williams, Jordan Clarkson, Jabari Brown, Nick Young and Kobe Bryant. Young and Bryant may play exclusively at the small forward position along with rookie Anthony Brown. Kupchak acknowledged this as part of the reasoning to add another veteran guard, via Pincus:

Notable veteran point guards still available include Pablo Prigioni, Jimmer Fredette, Luke Ridnour, Andre Miller, Norris Cole, and Matthew Dellavedova. Potential free-agent options at center are Ryan Hollins, Jeff Withey, and Justin Hamilton.

You May Also Like

Lakers News: Kyle Kuzma Says ‘Twitter Is For Jokes’ In Response To Criticism

Los Angeles Lakers fans have had high expectations for Kyle Kuzma ever since the 27th overall pick of the 2017…

Top 10 Things Haters Say About Kobe and Why History Will Prove Them Wrong

Quite simply Kobe Bryant is one of the most galvanizing figures in…

Lakers News: Colin Castleton Discusses Connection Jalen Hood-Schifino

The Los Angeles Lakers have done well to unearth talent in the undrafted free agent pool and they might’ve struck gold again…

Kobe Bryant: I Called Play For Andrew Bynum vs. Celtics

Even in the games the Lakers win there never seems to be…