Jordan Clarkson, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, wants to remain with the Lakers and be a part of turning the franchise around, Mark Medina of The Los Angeles Daily News relays. “We had two tough years, but I don’t want to be a guy that is afraid and will run away from challenges,” Clarkson said. “I want to be a part of the situation when it turns around because I was here when it was down. I never want to leave.”
The young guard also expressed his willingness to take on whatever role the franchise requires of him, Medina adds. “I will do anything a team asks me to do,” Clarkson said. “If it’s to come off the bench, I would impact the game by coming off the bench. If I were to start, I would impact the game as a starter. I would impact the game either way.”
Here’s the latest from out West:
- The Spurs have explored trading up in the first round of the NBA Draft, Alex Kennedy of Basketball Insiders relays (on Twitter). It is unclear which teams San Antonio has contacted or who the team may be targeting if it was able to improve is draft position via trade. The Spurs currently own the No. 29 overall pick this June.
- Former SMU forward Markus Kennedy has a workout scheduled with the Mavericks on June 14th, Kennedy (no relation) tweets.
- Point guard Raymond Felton, who is an unrestricted free agent this offseason, said that his preference is to re-sign with the Mavericks, Earl K. Sneed of Mavs.com relays (Twitter links). “Of course, this is where I want to be. I’d love to come back here, so hopefully we can make that happen,” Felton said. “It’s a process. … I’m out of it now. My agent and the organization, it’s their situation now.“
- The Nuggets have workouts set for Friday with DeAndre Bembry (St. Joseph’s), Joel Bolomboy (Weber State), Cheick Diallo (Kansas), Taurean Prince (Baylor) and Antwan Scott (Colorado State), the team announced via press release.
If the Lakers were to let Clarkson go, I would be very pissed off. He’s a hard worker, and is willing to do anything.
He is set to become a restricted free agent lakers can match any offer
Sign and trade Clarkson for Kevin Love?
Trade the #2 pick + Randle for PG-13?
Please no too all of that.
Why trade Paul George, for a slimmer, (currently) poor man’s Paul George and an undersized four who can’t shoot or defend?
LMFAO while ur at it trade him for Lebron smh
Or maybe Lebron and pg13
Actually lets throw in Kawai
Breaking News SPURS Linked to the 76ers. It’s being reported that they are Exploring a Trade Involving B.Diaw, D.Green, P.Mills and K.Anderson or Boban maybe all 5 for Jahlil Okafor or N.Noel. Holy Shit Okafor to the SPURS? #TheNextTimDuncan
2017 76ers J.Embid, K.Love, B.Ingram, D.Green, P.Mills bench Boban, B.Diaw, Kyle Anderson idk who else but that’s a much improved TEAM to build around in Free Agency. N.Noel and a future late 1st or 2nd rd Pick for K.Love? Jahlil to San Anton 5 for 1 the Rumor is Real. Popovich sees an opportunity here to aquire Jahlil. If the 76ers as reported are looking for a Mother Load of a Deal we will give it to them. For Jahlil Okafor #TheNextTimDuncan?? That’s a No Brainer give them 1-2 more Picks and any Bird Rights to any Player we have OverSeas.