Lakers sign guard Spencer Dinwiddie

The recent news of the Los Angeles Lakers signing guard Spencer Dinwiddie has sent shockwaves through the basketball community. This move is not only a game-changer for the Lakers but also a testament to their commitment to building a championship-winning team.

First and foremost, Dinwiddie brings a unique skill set to the table. Known for his exceptional ball-handling and playmaking abilities, he will undoubtedly provide an offensive spark for the Lakers. His ability to create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates will greatly complement LeBron James and Anthony Davis, making them an even more formidable force on the court.

Dinwiddie (6’5”, 212), a Los Angeles native, joins the Lakers after appearing in 48 games (all starts) with the Brooklyn Nets this season, posting averages of 12.6 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.0 assists in 30.7 minutes.

In 514 career NBA games (311 starts) across nine-plus seasons with Brooklyn (2022-24, 2016-21), Dallas (2022-23), Washington (2021-22) and Detroit (2014-16), the 30-year-old owns career averages of 13.6 points, 3.1 rebounds and 5.3 assists in 28.0 minutes.

Dinwiddie has competed in 28 career NBA Playoff contests (seven starts) with the Nets (2023, 2019), Mavericks (2022) and Pistons (2016), averaging 14.1 points, 2.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists in 28.3 minutes while shooting 42.5 percent from the field, 40.6 percent from 3-point range and 77.7 percent from the foul line.

A 10-year veteran, Dinwiddie attended the Lakers' 139-122 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday along with his agent, Jason Glushon of Glushon Sports Management, and sat with Pelinka in a lower-level luxury suite directly across from the team's bench. After the game, he visited with Lakers players and coaches in the locker room.

D'Angelo Russell, who played with Dinwiddie in Brooklyn, hinted that this move was imminent.

The recruiting trip worked, as according to The Athletic's Sham Charania, Dinwiddie will be signing with the Lakers once he clears waivers Saturday.

Los Angeles wasn't Dinwiddie's only meeting this week after he was traded from the Brooklyn Nets to the Toronto Raptors and later waived. He also met with his old team, the Dallas Mavericks, while they were in New York to play the Knicks.

The 30-year-old guard has averaged 12.6 points and six assists per game with 39.1% shooting and a 32% success rate from 3-point range.

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 Sarah H 

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