NBA News – Rajon Rondo
Sources: Rondo Likely to Join Lakers after Buyout – Another former Laker appears to be on his way back to the purple and gold. Rajon Rondo will likely sign with the Lakers, sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, upon clearing waivers after a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. Rondo was traded from the LA Clippers to the Grizzlies earlier this month as a part of the Eric Bledsoe deal, but the 35-year-old reached an agreement on the final year of his contract worth $8.3 million to go back on the market. The two-time champion and four-time All-Star played for the Lakers for two seasons from 2018-2020 and was an integral piece on L.A.’s title team in the Orlando bubble. The 16-year veteran would provide depth for the Lakers at point guard, with LeBron James and Russell Westbrook figuring to shoulder the ball-handling duties for the starting lineup. Read more at: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/32103812/rajon-rondo-likely-sign-los-angeles-lakers-clearing-waivers-sources-say (Dave McMenamin/ESPN)
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