The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to deals with guard Talen Horton-Tucker and former Miami Heat point guard Kendrick Nunn. Talen Horton-Tucker is returning to the Lakers on a three-year deal worth $32 million while Nunn is joining the franchise on a two-year deal worth $10 million. The second year on Nunn’s contract is a player option. Los Angeles continues to rework the roster with guys like Nunn, but brings back a young prospect in Talen Horton-Tucker.
Free agent guard Kendrick Nunn has agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, source tells ESPN. Deal includes a player option. Nunn turned down significantly more money to chase a title with the Lakers.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 3, 2021
Restricted free agent Talen Horton-Tucker has agreed to a three-year, $32M deal to stay with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agents @KlutchSports CEO Rich Paul and Lucas Newton tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 3, 2021
The Lakers had no ball-handling depth behind Lebron James and Russell Westbrook before the move. They now add Nunn who has experience as the lead guard and retain Horton-Tucker who they have high hopes for in that area. The Lakers have added several talented role players to play around the core of Lebron James, Anthony Davis, and Russell Westbrook.
Talen-Horton Tucker continues to show out in preseason ? pic.twitter.com/Wy5vlYvQcb
— Def Pen Hoops (@DefPenHoops) December 14, 2020
Horton-Tucker saw an increased role this past season and will likely take another step up in minutes this upcoming season. It became obvious this free agency period that the Lakers were going to stack shooters and defenders around their three core players. Lebron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will go into next season reloaded and hunting for a record-breaking 18th NBA Championship.
