As training camp approaches, the Lakers are still looking for several options to try to strengthen their main roster.
The franchise tried its luck with a former Spurs player, but it got a nasty refusal. It’s done.
The NBA will resume its rights in a few weeks now, with a training camp highly anticipated by players and fans.
The opportunity to test players, build team cohesion and work on systems for the next season.
In the case of the Lakers, it is also the time to strengthen the roster with a possible recruit, although the squad is complete at this time.
The umpteenth refusal taken by the Lakers on the market
Because Rob Pelinka gave player options in abundance in particular, the franchise will have to fire at least one player if it wants to recruit, which greatly complicates transactions.
The proof with Cedi Osman, who left the Spurs and Victor Wembanyama this summer.
Invited by the Angelinos for the camp, the player refused and preferred to sign abroad according to Eurohoops.
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Nikola Miloradovic: “Cedi Osman also received interest from the Lakers, who wanted to invite him to training camp.
However, due to a lack of guarantees to integrate the final roster, he decided to refuse and return to Europe.”
Osman did not want to play a training camp without guarantees, especially since the Lakers do not have a place at the moment.
A big risk for the player, who preferred to return to Europe to continue his career. The choice of stability, even if some fans are angry.
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Cedi Osman refused the Lakers, in particular because the franchise no longer has room on his roster.
An understandable choice for the former Spurs player, confirming at the same time that the Angelinos are no longer a popular destination in the NBA.