Lakers Make Key Signing Amid Kyrie Irving Rumors

The Lakers are making moves.

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Every single offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers are the most talked-about team in the entire league. This is one of the most legendary franchises in the history of the sport, so it should come as no surprise that fans are always curious as to what they are going to do. So far, the team has made some lowkey signings, all while signaling that they want to trade for Kyrie Irving.

For now, the Kyrie rumors are being put on the backburner as numerous reports indicate that any trade talks between them and the Nets are dead in the water. Having said that, the Lakers are still making moves, and late last night, they decided to add center Thomas Bryant to their roster on a one-year deal.

Lakers Make Key Signing Amid Kyrie Irving Rumors
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Bryant actually used to play for the Lakers in his rookie season, although he eventually found himself in Washington where he had some productive seasons. Injuries have hampered him at times but when healthy, he is a player that can most definitely help the Lakers achieve their goals. The Lakers could use a Center to pair with the likes of Anthony Davis, and with AD's injury history, Bryant will most definitely act as a nice bit of insurance in case anything happens.


The Lakers aren't done making moves just yet, so stay tuned to HNHH as we will be sure to bring you all of the latest news and updates from around the basketball world.


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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.