Lakers Rumors: Darren Collison ’50-50′ On Coming Out Of Retirement During 2019-20 NBA Season

Matthew Moreno
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The Los Angeles Lakers were linked to a multitude of scenarios but ultimately stood pat as the NBA trade deadline officially passed at 12 p.m. PT on Feb. 6.

It marked the first time since the 2015-16 NBA season that the Lakers failed to make a trade at the deadline.

Over the past few days and in the final hours before the trade deadline, the Lakers reportedly were involved in talks with the Memphis Grizzlies for Andre Iguodala and the New York Knicks for Marcus Morris.

As the Grizzlies and Miami Heat reached the home stretch of their negotiations, the Lakers reportedly explored all possible avenues to trade for Iguodala. While they failed to make a move, changes could come via the buyout market.

Another perceived option for the Lakers — and L.A. Clippers — is Darren Collison possibly coming out of retirement. Every indication has been Collison will arrive at a decision shortly after All-Star Weekend in Chicago and more recently the Lakers were identified as the favorite.

However, during Matt Barnes‘ appearance on ESPN’s “The Jump,” he said Collison relayed he’s yet to even decide whether or not he’ll come out of retirement:

Collison became a free agent after last season and despite being projected to receive a contract in the neighborhood of $10 million per season, he elected to retire at 32 years old.

Although there may be some question marks with Collison considering he has only been limited to workouts and not live NBA action, he in theory represents needed secondary ballhandler and playmaker. It’s a need that’s been created due to Rajon Rondo‘s inconsistency.

Meanwhile, as the Lakers await a decision from Collison, they reportedly are going to hold a workout for JR Smith. Signing either of the two would require Los Angeles to cut a player.

Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Managing Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers games, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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