The Lakers have their own players they would like to re-sign: restricted free agent Talen Horton-Tucker and unrestricted free agent Alex Caruso. Anthony will be waiting on a phone call from the Lakers when free agency starts. Dwight Howard (C, 6-10, 265)There is a strong possibility that Howard returns for a third go-around with the Lakers. Howard won a title with the Lakers in 2020, but he bolted to the 76ers last season. Howard, 35, averaged 7.0 points and 8.4 rebounds in 17.3 minutes last season in Philadelphia, his 17th in the NBA.

Source: Los Angeles Times August 02, 2021 10:30 UTC