Lakers Rumors: Nunn, Trades, Westbrook, Draft, Brogdon, Johnson

Let’s get you caught up on all the Lakers news, rumors, and rumblings that you might have missed:

Kendrick Nunn Opts Out of Contract

Kendrick Nunn has officially opted in his contract with the Lakers for next season, via @mcten.

Let’s go. pic.twitter.com/lm0kNd0lwj
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) June 21, 2022

Stanley Johnson Is Staying in Los Angeles?

REPORT: The Lakers are expected to pick up Stanley Johnson’s $2.4M team option this summer.

(via @MikeAScotto) pic.twitter.com/bw0VKAgEM9
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) June 22, 2022

Lakers Add Assistant Coach

The Lakers are hiring Nets assistant coach Jordan Ott for Darvin Ham’s new staff, sources tell ESPN. Ott will move into a more prominent role on the front of LA’s bench.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 22, 2022

Trade Rumors Continue

REPORT: The Hornets have “real” trade interest in Russell Westbrook as they look to free up some money to retain Miles Bridges.

(via @KevinOConnor) pic.twitter.com/G03RNBtSvF
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) June 21, 2022

The Lakers and Pacers discussed a trade that would send away Russell Westbrook, Talen Horton-Tucker, and a 2026 first rounder for Malcolm Brogdon as a possible return. The talks reportedly ended. (Per @DraftExpress on The Lowe Post) pic.twitter.com/4eXVrb1Ixe
— NBARetweet (@RTNBA) June 22, 2022

The Lakers have inquired about buying a second-round pick in this year’s draft, league sources told HoopsHype. The team has worked out several projected second-round picks to prepare for such a scenario.

H/T @hoopshype pic.twitter.com/265mXJtLgM
— Washed LakersvsHaters (@notlakersgm) June 22, 2022