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Spencer Dinwiddie joins Los Angeles Lakers: all the details of the deal
NBASaturday, 10 February 2024 at 22:30
It's official. As Shams Charania has reported in The Athletic, Spencer Dinwiddie is the new player for the Los Angeles Lakers. Sources disclosed that the 30-year-old athlete will be joining the Lakers for $1.5 million for the latter half of the season. This financial arrangement became feasible for the Lakers due to their strategic allocation of resources, stemming from their decision not to exhaust their full non-taxpayer mid-level exception on Gabe Vincent during the previous offseason, as per league sources.
Dinwiddie's journey to the Lakers commenced following his waiver by the Toronto Raptors subsequent to his acquisition in a trade deal involving Dennis Schröder and Thaddeus Young with the Brooklyn Nets. During his tenure with the Nets, Dinwiddie showcased an average performance of 12.6 points, 6.0 assists, and 3.3 rebounds across 48 matches.
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Among numerous playoff-contending teams, including the Dallas Mavericks, the Lakers emerged as a prominent contender actively pursuing Dinwiddie, offering him a significant role within their roster. Notably, Dinwiddie was the Lakers' primary target in the buyout market following their unfruitful endeavors before the trade deadline, as corroborated by undisclosed team sources.
Dinwiddie's presence was notably observed during the Lakers' recent victory against the New Orleans Pelicans, where he was seated alongside Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager Rob Pelinka, as well as co-owners Jesse and Joey Buss. His interaction extended to walking with Pelinka toward the locker room preceding the conclusion of the game. Furthermore, Dinwiddie was seen behind the Mavericks bench during a game at Madison Square Garden, indicating considerable interest from both parties. However, his decision ultimately inclined towards joining his hometown team, the Los Angeles Lakers.
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