The Los Angeles Lakers have signed DeAndre Jordan for the 2021-22 season of the NBA from the Brooklyn Nets, know about the team’s roster and players
They have resigned Rajon Rondo from the Los Angeles Clippers. And in August, the Lakers even signed the mighty Russell Westbrook.
With these deadly signings, the Los Angeles Lakers will be a team to watch out for. The 17-time NBA Champions have had one of the best signings in Lakers’ history. Some of the best players in basketball history have played for the Lakers like Kobe Bryant, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Shaquille O-Neal, Lebron James, Magic Johnson and many more.
For the Preseason, the Lakers will face Brooklyn Nets on October 3, 2021. For the regular 2022 season, the Lakers will face the Golden State Warriors on October 19, 2021, at Staples Center.
Los Angeles Lakers 2021-22 Season Rosters, Players, Signings, Trades
August 6, 2021
Talen Horton-Tucker
The Lakers re-signed Talen Horton-Tucker on August 6, 2021. Horton-Tucker played in 65 games (four starts) the previous season. He scored in double figures 27 times last season with four double-doubles.
Kent Bazemore
Kent Bazemore was signed by the Lakers on August 6, 2021. He previously played for the Warriors where he started 18 times. Bazemore used to play for the Lakers in the 2013-14 NBA Season.
Carmelo Anthony
Carmelo Anthony became the third player to get signed on August 6, 2021. Carmelo Anthony represented the Portland Trail Blazers where he appeared in 69 games and started in 3 games.
Russell Westbrook
This signing can be called the ‘Signing Of The Season’. Westbrook is NBA’s record-breaking player with 184 triple-doubles and the 2017 Most Valuable Player as well. He is a nine-time All-Star and nine-time All-NBA honoree. Westbrook helped Team USA to win a gold award in 2012 at the Olympics.
In 65 games last season, Westbrook scored 22.2 points. He additionally recorded his 8,000th career assist, turning into the fourth player in NBA history with 20,000+ points and 8,000+ assists.
August 10, 2021
Chaundee Brown Jr.
The Lakers signed Chaundee Brown Jr. on August 10, 2021. He has previously played for the Wake Forest Demon Deacons and the Michigan Wolverines. He played 112 games for them and started in 74. The 22-year old small forward will be a young boost for the Lakers.
Mac McClung
Mac Maclung of Georgetown Hoyas and the Texas Tech Red Raiders has been signed by the Lakers on August 6, 2021. At the college basketball level, the 22-year-old point guard participated in 79 games and started in 78 of them.
August 30, 2021
Rajon Rondo
Lakers fans were on cloud 9 after hearing the news about Rajon Rondo’s return to the Lakers. The point guard played 45 games and started just three out of them for the Atlanta Hawks and the Los Angeles Clippers. Rondo is a 2-time NBA Champion having played for the Clippers, Hawks, Pelicans, Bulls, Kings, Mavericks, Celtics and Lakers.
September 9, 2021
DeAndre Jordan
This signing is a ‘cherry on the cake’ moment for the Lakers as they signed DeAndre Jordan from the Nets on September 9, 2021. At the Nets, he played 57 games and had 43 starts. The 33-year-old Center position player is known for his mighty blocks and swift assists. DeAndre Jordan is also a one-time NBA All-Star. This signing has made the Lakers a deadly team and they will be a major concern for the other teams in the League.
Los Angeles Lakers Roster And Players: Projected Lineup And Playing 5 For The 2021-22 NBA Season
After the recent signing of DeAndre Jordan, the updated lineup will be an interesting one to watch.
Los Angeles Lakers Projected Starting Lineup
PG (Point Guard): Russell Westbrook
SG (Shooting Guard): Wayne Ellington
SF (Small Forward): LeBron James
PF (Power Forward): Anthony Davis
C (Center): DeAndre Jordan
Los Angeles Lakers Projected Bench
PG: Kendrick Nunn, Rajon Rondo
SG: Malik Monk, Wesley Matthews, Joel Ayayi, Austin Reaves
SF: Kent Bazemore, Talen Horton-Tucker
PF: Carmelo Anthony, Trevor Ariza
C: Dwight Howard, Marc Gasol