The Lakers have interest in adding Ian Clark to the roster, Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports (Twitter link). Turner cautions that no deal is imminent.
Clark spent the last two seasons in Golden State and his role expanded as time passed. The Warriors own Clark’s Early Bird rights, though the team is already in the luxury tax after re-signing most of its core. The franchise brought back Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Andre Iguodala and Shaun Livingston while adding Nick Young in free agency. After all the moves, there may not be enough minutes, let alone currency, for Clark to return.
The Lakers are looking for an experienced guard to mentor Lonzo Ball and Clark isn’t the only candidate for the job. Los Angeles is reportedly in on the Derrick Rose–sweepstakes and the team plans to pitch the former MVP on its ability to offer more playing time and a larger contract than rival suitors can.
Entering the free agency period, Clark was expected to receive a raise on his 2016/17 salary, which was slightly under $1.02MM. Some NBA executives envisioned the 26-year-old landing a deal worth more than the mid-level exception. Los Angeles wouldn’t be able to make that kind of offer — the team only has the $4.3MM room exception remaining for free agents.
Clark previously played under Lakers coach Luke Walton during the coach’s stint in Golden State. It’ll be interesting to see if the relationship helps to bring the shooting guard to Los Angeles.
I’m sure the Warriors are shaking in their boots.
Doesn’t matter the old man (LeBron)
Gonna be swept by the warriors! HaHa
Go Lakers
Go Lakers!!!!! Straight to the lottery!
Nope, they don’t even own their pick lol
The Warriors signed Swaggy and McCaw’s role will expand.
There’s just no room for a 6-1 shooting guard, who’s 26, and we’ve seen by now what “he could become down the road. ”
Your 5th guard should be a developing rook or year 2 guy who “could” be something great…..and just needs development.
They have hart and dozier so they don’t need another guy to develop. Getting a vet like Rose or Clark would be nice.
On some teams Clark could be a third or fourth guard, and he’s great for that.
Can shoot, can handle the ball, gets to the hole, plays a little D….. Won’t turn the ball over, great teammate.
Gonna miss him
The Bulls should immediately release Payne and sign Clark…Give him a shot at helping out Dunn, and just let him go out there, and see what Clark can do if he’s given the minutes and playing time…It certainly couldn’t hurt the Bulls, not at this point…Honestly, it could only benefit them…
If he turns out to suprise people then the Bulls could just keep him, or they could trade him and see what they can get in return…It’s a win-win move from everyone…Clark gets the playing time, the Bulls get someone that can actually play basketball, unlike Payne…lol
Payne has a way higher upside than Clark.
Semaj Christon got more playing time than Payne @ OKC
Thats how bad he is.
you must be 15 yrs old.
I guess Gar/Pax are also 15 years old because they traded a haul for this guy. Cmon man don’t be a troll, it makes you look like a fool.
Bulls are a lost cause to do anything smart honestly. Their management is horrendous. Their backcourt is very crowded with Dunn, Wade, Payne, Holiday, Grant, Lavine, Nwaba. I don’t see anyone on this roster with all start potential except maybe Lavine.
Umm don’t the Lakers have no cap room after the KCP deal? Pretty sure they only can offer the same mid level that they offered D-Rose