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Cedi Osman drew interest from Real Madrid before signing with Panathinaikos for the upcoming season. Osman also had NBA interest, even turning down a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. The Lakers offered Osman a non-guaranteed training camp deal. The veteran wing would have had to make the regular season roster for any guaranteed salary to trigger. The Lakers already have 15 … [Read more...] about Report: Cedi Osman Turned Down Lakers Camp Deal For Panathinaikos Contract

Christian Wood had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee on Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers announced. Wood will be re-evaluated in eight weeks. Wood missed the last two months of last season after undergoing an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee. Wood picked up his $3 million player option with the Lakers this offseason. … [Read more...] about Christian Wood Undergoes Left Knee Surgery, Will Be Re-Evaluated In 8 Weeks

Despite a report to the contrary, the Los Angeles Lakers never extended a non-guaranteed training camp invite to Cedi Osman before he accepted a one-year deal with Panathinaikos in Greece. LeBron James has a well-known fondness for Osman originating from their days together with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Lakers have 15 guaranteed contracts and are less than $50,000 away … [Read more...] about Lakers Never Offered Camp Invite To Cedi Osman

The Los Angeles Lakers have waived Vincent Valerio-Bodon. The Lakers signed Valerio-Bodon to an Exhibit 10 deal on Wednesday. Valerio-Boden is represented by Austin Walton and David Hutchison. Valerio-Bodon appeared in 25 games (five starts) for the South Bay Lakers last season, averaging 6.0 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.2 blocks in 18.3 minutes. … [Read more...] about Lakers Waive Vincent Valerio-Bodon