After LeBron James announced his intention to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, the front office quickly went to work on filling out the roster. Following the big domino of LeBron James falling, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope agreed to a one-year deal to return.
Additionally, the Lakers came to terms with Lance Stephenson, JaVale McGee and Rajon Rondo. The process included renouncing the rights to Julius Randle, making him an unrestricted free agent.
It’s something Randle reportedly asked for, because of uncertainty over a role and the lack of a long-term commitment. Randle then went on to agree to a contract with the New Orleans Pelicans.