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sports2 years ago

"Lakers Secure Promising Centers and Excite NBA Twitter in Free Agency Frenzy"

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to add another center to their roster, with Mo Bamba and Tristan Thompson being potential options. The team has focused on retaining their core players and adding 3-point shooting and perimeter defense, but the center position remains weak. Bamba, a 7-footer with shot-blocking and 3-point shooting skills, was recently waived by the Lakers, while Thompson, a veteran big man, joined the team towards the end of the previous season. The Lakers are seeking a center with size and defensive ability to match up against top opponents, while Bamba's shooting ability could provide offensive benefits.

via Yahoo Sports|
#centers#los-angeles-lakers#mo-bamba
sports2 years ago

Lakers Cut Ties with Bamba and Beasley, Miss Asset Opportunities

The Los Angeles Lakers have waived center Mo Bamba and declined the $16.5 million contract option for shooting guard Malik Beasley, freeing up nearly $12.5 million in cap space for the upcoming NBA free agency. The Lakers are looking to stay below the luxury tax cap threshold and plan to use the full $12.4 million non-taxpayer midlevel exception to build their team. They have expressed interest in signing players like Bruce Brown and Brook Lopez. However, the Lakers may still negotiate with Bamba and Beasley's representatives and potentially bring them back on different contract terms.

via ESPN|
#free-agency#los-angeles-lakers#malik-beasley
sports2 years ago

Lakers waive Mo Bamba and decline Malik Beasley option

The Los Angeles Lakers have waived center Mo Bamba and guard Shaquille Harrison, while also likely declining the team option on Malik Beasley's contract. These moves create space for the Lakers to potentially use the full mid-level exception in free agency. The Lakers could make competitive offers to free agents such as Bruce Brown and Donte DiVincenzo. Bamba and Harrison's contracts would have become guaranteed, and the Lakers had a deadline to decide on Beasley's team option. Free agency officially begins on Friday.

via Yahoo Sports|
#free-agency#lakers#malik-beasley
sports2 years ago

Lakers Release Mo Bamba and Malik Beasley, Miss Asset Opportunities

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly waiving center Mo Bamba before his contract for the 2023-24 season becomes guaranteed. Bamba, who was acquired from the Orlando Magic last season, had limited playing time due to injuries. The Lakers had hoped to use Bamba's salary in a trade but were unable to find a deal. Bamba will now become a free agent and may attract interest from other teams. The Lakers are said to have serious interest in Denver Nuggets wing Bruce Brown.

via LakersNation.com|
#free-agency#lakers#mo-bamba
sports2 years ago

Nuggets aim for sweep as Lakers face injury concerns in Game 4.

Lakers center Mo Bamba is expected to return from injury and be available for Game 4 against the Nuggets. Bamba has not played in the playoffs since suffering an ankle injury in March and may not factor into the game, but his size and rim protection ability could offer a new approach defensively. The Lakers have struggled against the Nuggets in general, and with Bamba being the only legitimate size they have off the bench, there are reasons he makes sense as an option.

via Silver Screen and Roll |
#injury#lakers#mo-bamba
sports2 years ago

"Key Adjustments for Lakers in Game 3 Against Grizzlies"

The Los Angeles Lakers are struggling without Anthony Davis on the court during their playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies. With no reliable backup center, the Lakers have been outscored by 17 points in the 22 minutes Davis has rested. The article suggests that the Lakers should consider using Mo Bamba, who has a rare combination of size and shooting, to fill in at center during Davis' breaks. The Lakers need to try bigger lineups to balance their roster and survive without Davis.

via CBS Sports|
#anthony-davis#center#los-angeles-lakers
sports2 years ago

Lakers' LeBron James and Anthony Davis questionable for Clippers game, D'Angelo Russell and Mo Bamba probable.

The Los Angeles Lakers are concerned about the health of their stars, LeBron James and Anthony Davis, who are both questionable for Wednesday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. D'Angelo Russell and Mo Bamba are both probable to play. The Lakers are tied with the Clippers for sixth place in the Western Conference, and a loss could keep them out of the top six. The Lakers are being cautious with James and Davis to avoid aggravating their injuries as they prepare for the postseason. Austin Reaves is looking forward to the game against the Clippers.

via LakersNation.com|
#anthony-davis#dangelo-russell#lakers