The phrase “basketball reasons” might bring a whole new meaning to the Lakers other than the infamous nixed Chris Paul deal.
It could also explain why Lakers coach Byron Scott placed Nick Young on the inactive roster in Sunday’s loss against Boston.
“It has nothing to do with the chemistry,” Scott said on Monday the Lakers’ practice facility in El Segundo. “It has everything to do with just basketball.”
Scott said he has not decided if the same thing will happen when the Lakers (16-60) play the Clippers (48-28) in a designated road game on Tuesday at Staples Center.