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Lakers Rumors: Markelle Fultz will meet with the team this week

By Nick Ziegler

Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) takes a shot during warm-ups before the start of a game against the UCLA Bruins at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 4, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Washington Huskies guard Markelle Fultz (20) takes a shot during warm-ups before the start of a game against the UCLA Bruins at Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. Mandatory Credit: Jennifer Buchanan-USA TODAY Sports /
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There have been a ton of Lakers rumors leading up to the NBA Draft. What’s the latest news coming out of Los Angeles?

It has been a wild ride for Los Angeles Lakers fans, as there have been a ton of Lakers rumors leading up to the NBA Draft. We have recently heard the names of Lonzo Ball, Josh Jackson, and De’Aaaron Fox all being linked to the Lakers.

Despite not having the No.1 overall pick, the Lakers were hopeful that they would get a meeting with Washington point guard Markelle Fultz. So far, Fultz has only worked out for the Boston Celtics. This makes sense as he is the No.1 overall prospect in the draft.

However, according to Adam Zagoria, Fultz is expected to meet with the Lakers this week.

This is certainly good news for the Lakers, as it likely means that Fultz hasn’t received any promise from the Celtics that he will be taken first overall.

Even though he is the top prospect, the Celtics already have an All-Star point guard in Isaiah Thomas on the team. Because of this, they could entertain the possibility of trading the pick or drafting a position of need.

However, while Thomas was great offensively last season, he was a liability defensively because of his size. If the Celtics truly want to be title contenders, they might be best-suited to think about replacing Thomas with Fultz as crazy as it might sound.

For the Lakers, getting a meeting with Fultz is certainly good for them. If he is indeed on the board somehow when they are selecting, they will want to know about him. Los Angeles did meet with Fultz at the NBA Combine. Zagoria did not mention whether or not Fultz will be working out before or after his meeting with Los Angeles.

Next: Who do the Lakers land in our complete first round mock draft?

As the rumors continue to fly, be sure to check in to see the latest news and rumors surrounding the Lakers.

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