Jarred Vanderbilt has agreed to a four-year, $48 million dollar extension with the Lakers according to multiple reports. The deal, which will now keep the team's Swiss-army knife in the fold for the foreseeable future, came just days after Vanderbilt became extension eligible.
The promptness in which the extension transpired perhaps is a clear sign that both sides were eager to continue to work in lockstep as the Lakers head into a season as one the league’s title favorites.
After heading to Los Angeles in what would prove to be a season-altering trade deadline, Vanderbilt quickly became a fan favorite thanks to his defensive versatility, rebounding and relentless motor.