Finally LA Lakers sign Lauri Markkanen from Utah Jazz for $130 million contract…
The Los Angeles Lakers are having a mixed bag of a season so far, sitting 11-9 and out of the top six in the West.
Every single one of their losses has come at the hands of a team above .500, which is a concerning trend for the Lakers who can’t match up to competition at a higher level. With a list of injuries plaguing the roster, the Lakers are falling behind the top of the West through the first 20 games of the season.
The offense has been particularly bad, as the Lakers have an offensive rating of 111.3, the fourth-worst in the NBA so far. Even with D’Angelo Russell playing well, the Lakers simply don’t have enough offensive weapons when LeBron is off the court. Austin Reaves has been a letdown to start the season, with other players on the roster excelling at defense.
The Utah Jazz are possibly looking to move on from Lauri Markkanen, who is continuing to play at an All-Star level on a rebuilding Jazz squad. This could be the perfect target for the Lakers.
