The Los Angeles Lakers’ weak offseason continues.
Whether it has been in free agency or through a trade, they have added literally no outside players. Their only moves thus far have been to sign draft picks Dalton Knecht and Bronny James.
At the same time, they lost a key contributor when Taurean Prince, a very good 3-point shooter, decided to join the Milwaukee Bucks. Prince shot 39.6% from 3-point range this past season and helped Los Angeles finish eighth in 3-point shooting percentage.
On Monday, the team lost another player who could’ve helped it get better this coming season. Guard Spencer Dinwiddie, who joined the Lakers from the buyout market in February, has agreed to sign with the Dallas Mavericks.
Free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie has agreed on a one-year deal with the Dallas Mavericks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Dinwiddie reunites with Mavs as an ideal backcourt fit. He averaged 17.4 points in parts of two Dallas seasons and was key on 2022 West Finals team. pic.twitter.com/WPxs6ol73L
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 22, 2024
Dinwiddie put up very disappointing numbers with the Lakers, as he often found himself a spectator on offense rather than someone who had the ball in his hands to create for himself or his teammates.
During a previous stint with the Mavs, the Southland native shot just over 40% from downtown and put up good overall numbers. He will now be a member of a team that has gone to the Western Conference Finals in two of the last three seasons.