As the Los Angeles Lakers recently were linked to several players because of an open roster spot, their South Bay Lakers affiliate of the G League added a former NBA veteran to their roster by acquiring Spencer Hawes off waivers.
The former No. 10 overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft had a modest debut with South Bay, but has since become a valued contributor. The game action is Hawes’ first since he appeared in 54 games (one start) for the Charlotte Hornets and Milwaukee Bucks during the 2016-17 NBA season.
While the odds may be stacked against him, the 30-year-old is hoping playing for South Bay will lead to a return to the NBA, according to Kyle Goon of the Southern California News Group:
“I want to get back in the league,” Hawes said in a recent interview.