Ty Lawson’s second DUI could be a large coup for the L.A. Lakers.
Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated reports the Pistons, Rockets and Lakers have all expressed serious interest in possibly trading for Lawson and adds the Kings remain in the mix, despite having signed free agent Rajon Rondo.
The presence of Emmanuel Mudiay—the 6’5”, 200-pound former high school phenom who has emerged as one of the breakout stars of the Las Vegas summer league—has made Lawson largely expendable in Denver. Despite playing just 12 games for the Guangdong Southern Tigers last season, Mudiay, 19, has looked like a polished pro in Vegas and is poised to be the centerpiece of Denver’s rebuilding effort.
The 27-year-old point guard averaged 15.2 points and a career-high 9.6 assists per game.