Lakers News: LA Reportedly Prioritizing Bringing Back Veteran Guard

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As we approach NBA Free Agency on Friday afternoon, the Lakers front office has been very busy trying to put the pieces to the Lakers puzzle together.
With lots of contracts to look over, the LakeShow's first move was to waive waive and release Mo Bamba and Michael Beasley, but reports say that the Lakers are trying their best to bring them back into the squad.
According to NBA Expert, Marc Stein, LA's next prioritization is to bring back veteran guard, Dennis Schroder.
Among the Lakers' offseason aims, league sources say, is re-signing Dennis Schröder after his strong contributions last season, gauging Eric Gordon's availability and also exploring pathways to possibly re-sign Malik Beasley and Bamba.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 29, 2023
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Schroder finished the first year of his second stint with Lakers last season, posting up 12.6 points/game, 2.5 rebounds/game and 4.5 steals/game.
His involvement with the Lakers during their wasn't very heavy as he put up just 7.4 points/game. Although, he was a great competitor towards the rest of the team's Guards, such as D'Angelo Russell and Austin Reaves.
The Lakers attempt to bring back Schroder is just one of many missions the Lakers are trying to accomplish.
Free Agents like Russell, Reaves, and Rui Hachimura are also a part of the Lakers priorities.
Bringing back the German Ballplayer will take some costs in the Lakers salary cap, and most likely a pay cut for Schroder.
And undoubtedly, LA is trying to set-up the best squad for NBA great, LeBron James, who is entering the final year before he can decide on the player-option in his Lakers contract.
DENNIS SCHRODER DESERVES ANOTHER YEAR FOR THIS PLAY ALONE 🎯 #LAKESHOW pic.twitter.com/Tl18EE31t7
— Lakers Lead (@LakersLead) June 28, 2023
All in all, Schroder's situation is just another piece that the Lakers are trying to juggle.
Will he continue as Laker? Or have we seen his time with the Purple and Gold come to an end?
Buckle up Laker fans, because offseason is just getting started...

Formerly a Fan Correspondent for LAFC's partnered Youtube show, 110 Football, Jerry is a lover of all sports far and wide. Jerry is also the Sports Director for Cal State - Long Beach's radio station, where he is currently pursuing his BA in Journalism, but when he isn't working, Jerry plays a lot of golf - and we mean A LOT of golf.