The Lakers will be traveling to Orlando without one of their best perimeter defenders as Avery Bradley has chosen to opt-out of playing when the season resumes on July 31.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowsk, Bradley will not be returning due to personal reasons.
“Los Angeles Lakers guard Avery Bradley has opted-out of playing in the NBA’s Orlando restart of the season, Bradley told ESPN on Tuesday night.”
“At forefront of Bradley’s decision to remain w/ his family is the well-being of the oldest of his 3 children. His 6-year old son has a history of struggling to recover from respiratory illnesses and would’ve been unlikely to be medically cleared to enter bubble with his family.