Lakers Nation News And Rumors Recap: L.A., George Hill Have Mutual Interest
Img_0171-e1499111542580
Russ Isabella-USA TODAY Sports

The Los Angeles Lakers have yet to agree to a contract with any player in free agency so far, but they may be close. The Lakers have been in contact with players like Rajon Rondo and Dion Waiters, but the most intriguing name to pop up recently is Utah Jazz point guard George Hill.

Hill and the Lakers have met and there is interest in a one-year contract which would make sense for both sides.

For the Lakers, Hill would provide a veteran in the backcourt who could play next to Lonzo Ball, be a defender and shooter, and won’t cut into their 2018 cap space. Hill, meanwhile, would get a nice payday and a big stage to perform on, and the chance to get back into free agency in a year to obtain a long-term contract.

The Lakers are being very selective about who they bring potentiall bring in this summer in free agency. Hill wasn’t someone who was mentioned as a possibility, but he could provide the best return, even on a one-year deal.

Lakers Nation News

Lakers Rumors: George Hill, L.A. Have ‘Significant Mutual Interest’ In One-Year Deal

Lakers Officially Sign First-Round Picks Lonzo Ball, Kyle Kuzma, Josh Hart

Thomas Robinson Believes Players Will Be ‘Excited To Be On The Court’ With Lonzo Ball

Lakers Rumors: Nick Young Receiving Interest From Timberwolves

Lakers Video: Lonzo Ball, Josh Hart And Fellow Rookies Participate In Practice

Lakers Podcast: On L.A. Chasing Dion Waiters & Rajon Rondo, Paul George Analysis

Lakers News: Lonzo Ball Expected To Sign Four-Year Rookie Contract Today

Can Lakers PG Lonzo Ball Be “Transcendent” As A Rookie?

Lakers Rumors: L.A. To Meet With Free Agent Dion Waiters

Lakers Rumors: Rajon Rondo Receiving ‘Strong Consideration’ From L.A. In Free Agency

Lakers Nation Roundtable: Paul George Trade To Thunder Best-Case Scenario For Lakers?

Lakers Rumors: Nick Young ‘Serious Candidate’ To Sign With Warriors

Lakers News

Sources: Lakers, free-agent guard George Hill in serious talks – ESPN

Rumor Central: Could Rajon Rondo join Lakers? – ESPN

Lakers and Rajon Rondo have mutual interest in a deal – LA Times

Lakers Rumors: Dion Waiters Reportedly to Meet with LA Sunday Night – Bleacher Report

Paul George’s trade to Thunder puts a new variable in Lakers’ 2018 free-agency plans – LA Times

NBA free agency: Why Lakers met with free agent guard George Hill on Monday – OC Register

Lakers resist spending on free agents with focus locked on 2018 offseason – OC Register

NBA News

NBA Free Agency: Gordon Hayward will reportedly make decision on 4th of July – CBS Sports

NBA Summer League: Celtics’ Jayson Tatum hits game-winner to beat Fultz, Sixers – CBS Sports

NBA rumors: Carmelo Anthony open to Rockets or Cavs trade; Gordon Hayward timetable – Sports Illustrated

The NBA’s Best Are All Out West – FiveThirtyEight

Sources: Jazz brass, Ricky Rubio meet with Gordon Hayward – ESPN

NBA Free Agency Roundup: Paul Millsap strikes gold and the Raptors run it back – Yahoo! Sports

Kevin Durant will agree to take $9M less than max contract to keep Warriors’ core intact – ESPN

You May Also Like

Chad Ford’s Latest Mock Draft Has Lakers Taking Jahlil Okafor, Joseph Young

With the NBA Draft just a few weeks away, the Los Angeles…

Lakers News: Talen Horton-Tucker Has Better Understanding Of Role; Hopes Shooting Will Stay Consistent

Talen Horton-Tucker was one of the few bright spots in an otherwise horrid night for the Los Angeles Lakers…

LeBron James Leaving Whether Lakers Retain Russell Westbrook Or Not Up To Front Office

When the Los Angeles Lakers brought in Russell Westbrook to form a Big 3 alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis…

Lakers News: Mike D’Antoni Skeptical Kobe Bryant Will Return This Season

[new_royalslider id=”125″] After playing in only six games following his return from…