The Los Angeles Lakers made a surprising decision to stay put at the annual NBA trade deadline despite their need for additional players. Currently sitting in ninth place in the Western Conference, the team has not performed up to expectations given the talent on their roster. However, Rob Pelinka, the team’s executive, explained that no trade was able to significantly improve the team’s standing among the league’s top contenders. Pelinka did mention that the Lakers would be actively pursuing players in the buyout market, which is why there was great anticipation surrounding him and Spencer Dinwiddie during the Lakers’ recent victory against the New Orleans Pelicans. Dinwiddie, who was released by the Toronto Raptors and became a free agent, is reportedly set to sign with the Lakers. The details of his contract were disclosed by Jovan Buha of The Athletic, stating that Dinwiddie will be earning $1.5 million for the remainder of the Lakers’ season. The Lakers were able to offer Dinwiddie a more lucrative deal due to their decision not to use their full non-taxpayer mid-level exception on Gabe Vincent. There was optimism within the Lakers organization that they would be successful in acquiring Dinwiddie, and their hopes were fulfilled. Despite a decline in his shooting performance this season, Dinwiddie has a track record of stepping up in the playoffs and will provide valuable insurance for the Lakers’ roster, which has been plagued by injuries. With a three-day break until their next game, Dinwiddie might make his debut for the Lakers on Tuesday against the Detroit Pistons.
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