DONE DEAL: LAKERS HAVE FINALLY SIGNED A CONTRACT OF $20MILLION

Dinwiddie’s desire to play for his hometown team and the role he is offered could, however, determine whether or not he signs with the Lakers. Even though the Lakers offer a chance to compete for a title, Dinwiddie might choose a team where he can play a more significant role on the floor.

The fact that Pelinka was seen with Dinwiddie fuels more rumors that the Lakers are interested in signing the seasoned guard and maybe boosting their squad for the rest of the campaign.

Despite a difficult season thus far, the Los Angeles Lakers choose to remain on the existing roster at the trade deadline, demonstrating their confidence in it. As the deadline drew nearer, the rumors stopped, and it was clear the Lakers would not be making any big additions.

The choice might have been made because they thought their team had potential, especially when they were healthy. The Lakers have struggled with injuries all season long, which has affected their cohesiveness and consistency. However, the Lakers have shown glimmers of their championship-caliber potential when their main players are healthy and accessible.

The Lakers’ unwillingness to part with priceless assets in a constrained trade market might have played a role in their choice as well. The Lakers may have decided it would be better to hold onto their assets rather than make a deal just for the sake of making one given the dearth of significant players available and the exorbitant asking costs for those who were.