The Lakers aren’t sold on Lonzo Ball and remain intrigued with Markelle Fultz and Josh Jackson, Kevin Ding of Bleacher Report writes. The UCLA product recently met with the franchise and worked out in a one-on-none scenario.
Although Ding notes that Ball’s biggest skill set – his ability to lead an offense and move the ball – isn’t exactly applicable in that sort of isolated practice situation, the guard didn’t separate himself from the rest of the potential top picks in the upcoming draft.
Over his two days with the team, Ding notes, Ball established himself as quiet and reserved, a far cry from his famously boisterous father. The other options that will likely be available when the Lakers pick, however, boast compelling characteristics of their own.
The Lakers are hopeful that they’ll be able to work out Fultz despite his apparent plan to only work out for the Celtics and have already traveled to Sacramento to scout Jackson. De’Aaron Fox, another potential player on their list, will be in Los Angeles to work out on Tuesday.
There’s more from the Lakers:
- The Lakers will work out Dennis Smith Jr., Adam Zagoria of ZagsBlog tweets. Smith Jr. is currently projected to go No. 7, according to NBADraft.net.
- The Lakers are hopeful that they’ll be able to meet with Markelle Fultz next week, Mike Bresnahan of the Los Angeles Times. He adds that it’s unclear whether this would be for a meeting or a work out.
- The Lakers worked out a batch of players on Friday, including Damyean Dotson and P.J. Dozier, the team announced on its official website.
- Although it can likely be taken with a grain of salt, Lavar Ball believes that all three of his sons will end up with the Lakers eventually, Bryan Kalbrosky of HoopsHype relays.
Idk if they could pull this off but Lakers perhaps take Jackson at 2 and maybe Lonzo falls to 6 and they offer Deangelo to the Magic for the rights to Lonzo.
I hope that Lonzo does get taken, but eventually learns that his Dad is a complete distraction and hurting his ability to market himself. The BBB shoe is going to fail and will hurt Lonzo’s value
lonzo won’t be there at 6
Very true he won’t make it past Phoenix that’s for sure. Man I hope draft night and free agency is more exciting then this season.
Why trade D Russ he averaged 16-5-5 not bad for a 20 year old.
Maybe if I say it a bunch it will actually happen. All 3 of my sons will play for the Lakers, All 3 of my sons will play for the Lakers, All 3 of my sons will play for the Lakers, All 3 of my sons will play for the Lakers
I was thinking the same…y would u trade 2 proven guys…Clarkson.. Russell… for ah rookie pg…I hope magic Johnson has better since than that