While the Lakers opened a roster spot by trading Rajon Rondo, a likely spot for Stanley Johnson, Frank Vogel said Kendrick Nunn was close to his debut.
As the Lakers have built some small strands of goodwill with improved play over their last four games, LeBron James often credited the return of the Lakers’ “glue guys” — the players who fill in the gaps around the team’s maximum-contract stars to fully complement what he, Russell Westbrook and, eventually, Anthony Davis can do.
“He’s making progress. He’s doing more and more on the court,” Vogel said. “I just talked to one of our assistant coaches about the work he did today. And he definitely looks like he’s getting closer to where we need him. Still don’t have a timetable on it, other than to say he’s getting close.” “But we love what his game is — shoot the three, to play-make in the pick-and-roll game, and also to be a second side attacker when you have Bron, Russ and AD with the basketball. So, he’s a talented young man and someone we really think can help us.”The Lakers finalized their trade with Cleveland on Monday, sending point guard Rajon Rondo to the Cavaliers.
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