The Los Angeles Lakers entered the 2018-19 NBA season with a roster full of new faces but also some very real deficiencies. While most focused on their apparent lack of outside shooting, equally troubling was the lack of depth at the center position.
Now, with the signing of veteran big man Tyson Chandler after he cleared waivers, that problem has become a thing of the past.
The Phoenix Suns negotiated a buyout with Chandler, allowing him to become a free agent and sign with any team of his choosing upon clearing waivers. While the buyout isn’t a surprise given the fact that the Suns are in a rebuilding phase, seeing it happen this early was nothing short of shocking.