Lakers will reportedly pick up team option on Stanley Johnson

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After being signed midseason, Stanley Johnson blossomed back with his hometown Lakers, leading to the team picking up his option for next season.

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When signed on a hardship waiver midway through the season, few could have predicted Stanley Johnson would become such an integral part of the Lakers rotation.