If you listened to his response to the Lakers trade rumors last week, it sure as hell seems like the San Antonio Spurs guard wants Los Angeles. It’s actually the heart of the question of not whether the Lakers can use DeRozan, but if they want DeRozan. There’s not a mid-range shot DeRozan can’t make, he’s a career 83% free-throw shooter, and is one of the most efficient restricted area wings in the league. There are plenty of reasons why the Lakers should trade for him. DeRozan is a citizen of this community, a four-time All-Star from Compton who grew up in awe of the purple and gold.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 15, 2020 13:02 UTC