Lakers Rumors: Hard Push Expected For Rajon Rondo

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to make a hard push for soon-to-be free agent Rajon Rondo next summer, according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated.

"There is one player who makes sense in LA next season: Rajon Rondo. Several rival executives believe the Lakers will make a strong run at Rondo next summer, and it’s easy to see why. Rondo is young (28), plays a critical position and shares the same win-at-all-bleeping-cost attitude as Bryant. The Celtics are rebuilding and have a young playmaker in Marcus Smart, which may limit their desire to hand Rondo max money."

The rumors of Rondo as a future Laker have been long whispered. Dating back to the years of the Lakers-Celtics rivalries, a trade between the two sides involving Rondo and former Laker Pau Gasol was constantly rumored.

Rondo would be a great complement to Bryant, considering his pass-first play style. At just 28 years old, he could also be a piece for the future and can also set the tone defensively for the Lakers, an area they’ve long struggled with.

However, Rondo’s injury problems are concerning. He’s missed large chunks of time during his career, most notably with a broken hand after returning from a torn ACL. Still, he’d be a huge upgrade for the Lakers at point guard, arguably the most talented player for the Lakers at the position since Magic Johnson.

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