Los Angeles Lakers vice president of basketball operations Rob Pelinka made sure to address the shooting needs in free agency after trading for Russell Westbrook. The Lakers were able to sign several veteran players to one-year deals, with a surprising one being Kent Bazemore.
Bazemore reportedly turned down more years and money from other teams in order to make his return to Los Angeles, and is already looking forward to shoring up the defense as one of the few 3-and-D wings on the roster.
Although Bazemore looks to be in line for a major role, head coach Frank Vogel has already expressed that everyone will need to earn their minutes and the swingman said he is looking forward to the challenge.