Lakers new players
The Los Angeles Lakers have made some significant moves in the offseason to bolster their roster. Here are some of the new players they've added:
- Dwight Howard: The Lakers signed Howard, a 14-time NBA All-Star, to a one-year deal. Howard, a dominant center, is expected to provide a strong presence in the paint.
- DeMarcus Cousins: The Lakers signed Cousins, a 6-time NBA All-Star, to a one-year deal. Cousins, a versatile big man, can play both center and power forward.
- Danny Green: The Lakers signed Green, a 3-point specialist, to a two-year deal. Green, a 2014 NBA champion, is known for his clutch shooting and defensive skills.
- Avery Bradley: The Lakers signed Bradley, a defensive-minded guard, to a two-year deal. Bradley, a 2018 NBA champion, is known for his tenacious on-ball defense.
- Troy Daniels: The Lakers signed Daniels, a 3-point specialist, to a one-year deal. Daniels, a former NBA champion, is known for his ability to stretch the defense with his outside shooting.
- Quinn Cook: The Lakers signed Cook, a point guard, to a one-year deal. Cook, a former NBA G League MVP, is known for his scoring ability and playmaking skills.
- JaVale McGee: The Lakers re-signed McGee, a center, to a one-year deal. McGee, a 2018 NBA champion, is known for his athleticism and shot-blocking ability.
These new additions join a core group of players, including:
- LeBron James
- Anthony Davis
- Kyle Kuzma
- Danny Green
- JaVale McGee
The Lakers are looking to build on their 2019-2020 season, which saw them win 52 games and make it to the Western Conference semifinals. With these new additions, they're hoping to make a deeper playoff run in the 2020-2021 season.