There’s been a lot of talk about the Los Angeles Lakers possibly adding Rajon Rondo, especially since their star player Kobe Bryant has been heavily recruiting the point guard. When Rondo was traded to the Dallas Mavericks, it appeared he had found a new home and would re-sign there but things fell apart quickly. In addition to Rondo’s personal issues with the team, his production has dropped dramatically. Before, many people expected Rondo’s next contract to be a max deal but now it seems more unlikely. The Lakers are reportedly still interested but not for top dollar.
via Kevin Ding of Bleacher Report:
So there remains a distinct possibility in today’s space-and-shoot NBA that the Los Angeles Lakers will be the torchbearers for the old school and sign the pass-first (nay, pass-only) Rondo to a free-agent contract this summer.
But what should be made clear, according to team sources, is that Buss is not the believer he was earlier in the season when it comes to Rondo, and Kupchak is toting enough healthy skepticism that he sees Rondo as value only at a certain low price. …
The Lakers have higher priorities when it comes to spending their precious 2015 salary-cap space. They are hopeful of buying a foundational piece—something they aren’t convinced Rondo is.
