The Los Angeles Lakers are coming off a tough loss, but are preparing for their upcoming game as the news and rumors ramp up.
Check out the latest buzz below.
Kobe, Rondo Have Breakfast
Kobe Bryant and Rajon Rondo had breakfast on Thursday morning ahead of the Lakers and Celtics Friday night game, leading to rumors that Bryant is trying to get Rondo to sign with the Lakers in the offseason.
Rondo will be an unrestricted free agent, although the Celtics are trying to re-sign him.
He could also be traded if the team can’t reach a deal with him, although even in that case he could be a free agent after this season unless he chose to extend his contract with whomever he’s traded to.
ESPN reported that there are no active talks between the Lakers and Celtics involving a trade for Rondo, but that the teams did discuss a deal a few months ago.
“Their willingness to engage in talks regarding Rondo is merely informational at this point, sources said. However, the Lakers have long held interest in the point guard, who helped Boston defeat them in the 2008 NBA Finals, and sources indicate he is high on their list of free-agent targets this summer,” it reported.
“Should the teams re-engage in discussions about Rondo, sources indicated Boston likely would ask for at least one first-round draft pick.”
Bryant and Rondo have made known in the past that they appreciate each other’s style and ethic, and Bryant has said he'd like to play with Rondo.
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