The Los Angeles Lakers failed to make a trade reinforcement during the trade window, which was also criticized by many Lakers fans. Especially when the Lakers lost to the Nuggets 106-114 at the unveiling of the Kobe Bryant statue.
However, the general manager of the Los Angeles Lakers, Pelinka, has announced that the team will focus on the buyout market next, hoping to find a good player to strengthen the team's competitiveness.
After the Brooklyn Nets traded away Dinwiddie, Dinwiddie also became one of the most talked-about players in the buyout market. Because the Raptors plan to cut Dinwiddie in order to refuse to pay him a contract bonus, because Dinwiddie's contract bonus is as high as $1.5 million.
Recently, Dinwiddie was also very fond of a report on the X platform about his potential to become a Los Angeles Lakers player. A native of Los Angeles, California, he grew up a fan of Kobe Bryant and the Lakers, and it's clear that he's more than happy to play for the Lakers.
However, the Lakers suggested that the Lakers not trade for Dinwiddie, with Cooper Halpern tweeting: "I really hope the Lakers don't put Dinwiddie at the top of the list of buyout market seekers, he's a burden on the defensive end and often misses shots." ”
So far this season, Dinwiddie has averaged 30 per game7 minutes, an average of 12 per game6 points, 33 rebounds, 6 assists, 08 steals; He shot 39 percent from the field and 32 percent from three-point range. Dinwiddie's mind doesn't seem to be on the court this season, which is why the Nets traded him.
According to reports, the Los Angeles Lakers aren't Dinwiddie's only option. Because after Dinwiddie was traded, he went to the Dallas Mavericks and Knicks game on the spot, and he sat behind the Mavericks' bench, and he also had a chat with former team owner Cuban.
Dinwiddie played for the Dallas Mavericks from 2022 to 2023. The Mavericks are averaging 17 per game in their career1 point, 31 rebound, 49 assists, 07 steals and 03 blocks, helping the team also reach the Western Conference Finals in 2022.
The Mavericks have been a bit injured a bit frequently lately due to Kyrie Irving, and Dinwiddie is a good option for them to get a reliable shooting guard. After all, Dinwiddie is also very familiar with the Dallas Mavericks, and he knows how to play next to Doncic.
However, it's bad news for the Lakers, as both the Lakers and the Mavericks are Western teams. It's hard for the Lakers to commit to giving Dinwiddie a contract extension after the season. However, the Lone Ranger can.