AUGUST 6: The Lakers have made it official with Nunn, announcing his new deal in a press release.
AUGUST 3: The Lakers and point guard Kendrick Nunn are in agreement on a two-year contract with a player option in year two, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link).
Agent Adam Pensack tells Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link) that the two-year deal will be worth $10MM, an indication that the Lakers are using the taxpayer mid-level exception to complete the signing.
Nunn turned down more money from the Knicks and other suitors in order to join the Lakers, according to Charania (Twitter link). He should get the opportunity to be Russell Westbrook‘s primary backup at the point on the new-look Lakers in 2021/22.
After beginning the free agency period as a restricted free agent, Nunn had his $4.7MM qualifying offer rescinded by the Heat once it became clear that there wouldn’t be room under the team’s hard cap to fit in a new deal for the 6’2″ guard. That made him unrestricted, opening the door for him to complete a contract agreement with the Lakers.
Nunn, who is celebrating his 26th birthday today, was out of Miami’s rotation at times in 2020/21, but played well when he saw regular minutes, averaging 14.6 PPG, 3.2 RPG, and 2.6 APG on .485/.381/.933 shooting in 56 games (29.5 MPG).
Having committed to using their taxpayer MLE, the Lakers now have a projected tax bill of $42.3MM, notes ESPN’s Bobby Marks (via Twitter).
Confirmed that Monk sign minimum salary
Now Lakers taxable salary is 140 million including roster charge
2 great picks Monk and Nunn
Do Lakers want Danny Green?
It seems that he will walk for nothing from 76ers
Only if he will sign vet min. Lakers just used the mid level on knunn. Green pry gets somewhere between 6-10 mil market value. If he’s willing to play for cheap and get another chip then maybe.
Lakers give T MLE to Nunn not Drummond?
Drummond signed with 76ers
Lakers aren’t winning championship.. just endorsements for arthritis cream.. lol
The Lakers did very well signing Nunn for $10 million for two seasons and Monk for the minimum $1.7 million. So next season the Lakers will have both Nunn and Monk for a combined total of $6.7 million while the Bulls will be paying Alex Caruso $9 million.
Imagine the Lakers are thrilled that Dennis Schroder didn’t accept the $80 million four year deal. Imagine that Schroder must be ‘beside himself’ for turning down the deal.
Lakers are stacked, would definitely be a blow to bron brons legacy if they don’t make it to the finals
Stacked with 35 plus year olds.. won’t make it through the season without injuries and being worn down
Dennis to NYC then for the MLE
Could happen. One yr deal to prove yourself
Wow Lesuperteam needs every player
Lakers are killing it…they’re stacked! With team chemistry and no serious injuries, they’ll haver a chance at the title dor sure.
Chemistry and health are both big “ifs”
Lot of different play styles on the court. Could be good or a mess
Remember Harden & Westbrook resulted in a 1st round exit
That team had Melo, Covington, Capella, Eric Gordon, Jeff Green, Rivers, House, PJ Tucker & sefalosha
I don’t see one big man on that list of rockets players. That’s the difference. With Davis playing more 5 they’ll be great next year.
clint Capella isn’t a big man?
Jeff Green, covington and PJ aren’t defensive 4s?
You included Harden. That was the problem.
Whom ever are Monk’s and Nunn’s agents are they should be fired!
That bench has filled up rather quickly.
“Stacked” with ballhogs lol
Mids everywhere, this isnt a superteam, its a team of mids with senior citizen crying to the refs bron…they will be lucky to finish 8th.
Dude worry about the GSW. Curry couldn’t even pull them into an 8th seed. You have no idea what Klay can give you whenever he returns. Other than some lottery ticket drafts you have no idea what those kids will turn into. Right now the Lakers are a much better team than the GSW.
The Lakers are an old team. How many games did Lebron and AD appear in last season?
How many games did Klay Thompson and James Wiseman?
correction: Many more than Klay Thompson and James Wiseman.
You still believe the Lakers roster is younger than the Warriors, and less prone to injuries?
Younger? No. Less injury prone? Perhaps. We won’t be coming off a COVID shortened offseason…hopefully anyways with this damn Delta variant
Im not saying they’re younger? Haven’t done the research. While you can say older players carry slightly more risk of injury I could throw back at you the Warriors missed significant time with Klay and
Wiseman who are younger. I could also throw KD, Kawhi, Irving and otter’s thst are younger yet spend a ton of time on the injured list. We look at age. I look at preparation and usage. LBJ can easily land awkwardly or on someone’s foot. That has nothing to do with age. But I’ll bet cash money that he will spend the entire offseason conditioning himself to play 75 games. Westbrook has been sturdy. AD is questionable. But the vets aren’t being asked to play 30 minutes. Im positive they’ll try their best to keep everyone healthy going into the postseason and you would be crazy to think they won’t at least drag themselves into the postseason. With Curry having a crazy season can you assume the same bagg off of last year,?
Do you even see the big problem with the Lakers? All offensive players no defense. They will be come the Trail blazers trying to outscore teams.
3rd straight no playoffs for Curry stans going to be rough lol
Who is Curry stand?
Marty do you ever get tired of being such an a hole?
Him and Wallyworld just jump on here (particularly on Lakers posts) and stir the pot. Kind of strange coming from a Warriors fan who has won recently. I guess every fan base has their share of idiots unfortunately.
How could he. He only sees out out of there.
Ja Morant knocks that Curry fellow out before the playoffs, your team isn’t even a darn playoff team, you’d act like y’all just won your 15th chip last year or someting.
Wow, now this is actually a great deal for the Lakers!! I was just questioning the THT deal, but this deal, AND getting Monk for the minimum are two EXCELLENT signings!!
I love me some Nunn, and I really believe he’s going to become ALOT more popular now that he’s with the Lakers. I think too often he just got overshadowed by Dragic and Herro down in Miami, and Spo found it difficult to give them all enough minutes..
Nunn very well could break out for this Lakers squad, and his deal will end up looking like an absolute steal when it is done!! Those who wanted Dennis Schroeder will be happy to know your team just got a better, less selfish player for alot less!!
Very sad to see Nunn leave Miami. Was hoping he’d come back and backup Lowry, but I do think he’s a great fit behind Westbrook in LA.
I’m a big THT fan; he’s going to be a star. He will for sure outplay this deal. Dunn and Monk provide youth and energy. If they can pull together a three SNT deal for Dennis and bring in Hield, you can ship the trophy to LA.
I don’t think we need another guard now. We need wings with size/ 4 spot. Hield would still be nice, but could use multiple players to fill out front court.
I had a feel they’d sign this guy. I like it. I think they are done making moves and I personally love what they did
Big win for the LAL. The prospect of having a bench of only the old and the inexperienced no longer appears likely. Pelinka well on his way to another good off season. Didn’t think much of him when he came in as Magic’s guy, but he’s generally impressed.
Glad the NYK at least offered (not the skill set we needed based on our depth chart, but quality of the player trumps that).
Nunn either played the Heat hard (and he’s an a-hole if he did this)… or the Heat gave their blessing for this…. I cannot imagine them recinding their 4.7QO if they knew he was gonna sign for basically that same offer with a possible finals opponent next year. That being said… how are the Lakers gonna be a “team”? When the Heat loaded up in 2012-13 they brought in guys like Shane Battier, Rashard Lewis, Ray Allen, etc etc…. guys that weren’t ball dominant and could 3-D…. the Lakers seem to be throwing everything at the wall and seeing what sticks right now lol. Nunn isn’t a PG and he’s now their back up PG (do they even have a real PG on the Lakers now?)… they have what… 4 stretch 4’s and 5 swings now too? lol There seems to be no balance or logic behind this roster other than “you have a name? Ok sign here!” lol
“The Lakers will have no bench”
Everyone has a bench but will it be good that is the question. Time will tell but I don’t see the balance .who you think will start at Sg? Maybe nunn
They seem to have no facilitators on the roster other than Russ and Lebron.. and both of them are highly ball dominant…. after getting russ they needed some Mario Chalmers / Derek Fisher / Bill Paxon types…. they instead signed a bunch of washed up names and semi names that don’t compliment their stars in any way… this roster doesn’t make logical sense to me.
Everyone passes when they play with Bron. That’s the effect he has. Lakers are fine. It’s the playoffs when we will see who steps up.
Why all the hate …..
No hate just observation . And Lebron is used to handling the ball all his career and then dishing it out to shooters. I never saw him
Good in catch and shoot situation or posting up.
Really then you must have missed a lot of games. You should probably look up top 5 scorers in history of the NBA.
link to basketball-reference.com
Unfortunately you are wrong I know how Lebron plays he is a ball dominate player who has no post game ( a occasional turnaround jumper which he started to do recently) , does not have a mid range game , and is an average three point shooter( most of them is pull up or off the tribnle ). He is all about driving to the basket and iso play mostly . Those all are facts . He can’t succeed off the ball ( like shown in his first year in Miami) .
I watched Lebron “grow up” (his words) in the NBA from 2010-14…. you’re so wrong its funny brother lol. He needs shooters… not ball dominate players at all.. his game iso and dish (so is Russ’s)… AD compliments this style well.. of the names they’ve signed.. only Ellington and Ariza are compliments to LeBron’s style. Carmelo will be completely lost on this team.. giving up Drummond for Howard makes no logical sense at all.. and everyone else they brought in needs the ball in their hands to succeed. This roster is either incomplete or very, very flawed. Up to them to prove me wrong I guess…… To put this all in better context.. the 2010 Heat failed because Wade and Lebron were both trying to be “the man”.. it took Wade telling Bron to be that guy and he will play off ball for it to work. Bosh complimented both of them perfectly the same way AD does… can you EVER imagine Russ doing what Wade did? Let alone finding the Ray Allen, Mike Miller, Rashard Lewis, Mario Chamlers etc etc complimentary pieces on this roster?
Pretty sure the Lakers organization don’t care enough about your opinion to be bothered to prove you wrong. Look I wish my team had all this talent, that’s how I know it’s a damn good team. Keep it real.
Bookmark my post. You are wrong!!
You obviously didn’t watch Drummond play with the Lakers last season, it wasn’t a fit. Dwight on the other hand was their 3rd best player at times during the bubble. Dwight fits this scheme much better than Drummond. This team has taken a lot more shape than many (including myself) was possible on the onset of the offseason, I think Pelinka has done a nice job shaping this roster. We still need a couple more pieces but things are looking like a playoff bound roster barring any catastrophic injuries this season.
It doesn’t take talking or assuming. It takes action. These are professional ballers who ALL know why they are here. Like I said it’s the playoffs where they will be pushed. So that’s where we will see who steps up to play their roles. If they make the West Finals.?That’s SUCCESS lol. Try enjoying the game for once.
@Jeremy
LBJ, AS and Westbrook had a meeting prior to pursuing a trade to discuss how they can coexist. I assume they’ve discussed all of this. Whether Westbrook abides by it remains to be seen but I think, of all people, LBJ is the guy he’ll listen to. They are all aware of their legacies. I would not be shocked to see it work
This maybe the steal of free agency. If not, it’s definitely a big move for the Lakers. Excellent backup that can shoot and make free throws. Great Job Rob
A steal? Huh?
Definitely a steal. We got what we needed for mini mid level exception.
I’ve watched every game Nunn has played in the NBA (unless I was busy that night lol)… he’s not a PG… he played that position for the Heat because they needed him there (Butler was the ball handler). Nunn is good back up 2 (a la Danny Green)… he’s not what the Lakers needed at all. His signing doesn’t make logical sense roster wise.. but he was a “name” and that seems to be what the lakers are looking for. Perfect example? Why the hell did they bring back Dwight Howard when they had Drummond in house playing that same role in a FAR superior way? It’s like they traded Drummond for Howard.. that makes no logical sense at all.
Drummond was not superior to Dwight, at least not for the Lakers
I’m not sure what you’ve been watching. First let’s address the PG position. No one said he was a PG. Simply said he was a good backup that can shoot. He may not be a PG but he definitely can bring the ball up the court if need be which wouldn’t be an issue because LBJ and THT. Secondly, when the heck did Drummond fit in with the Lakers!!! Howard fit was way better. Not saying he is better than Drummond at this stage but the FIT was better. Nunn will do just fine for what we needed. Again, good signing
When the Lakers got Drummond, I honestly thought he was good. Then I started watching him play, and he sucks. Howard keeps it simple and it works. Tough defense, blocks and lobs. And doesn’t complain at all over playing time.
Lebron finally has some help. Didn’t have much the last few years
Guess a whole bunch of guys standing around waiting for the ball is help.
Seriously though. Lakers signed a lot of iso players and guys that don’t move very well without the ball.
It’ll be interesting to see how they all mesh together, but seems like Lakers are going for name rather than fit.
Wonder what Schroder will do now . No money left
He screwed himself being greedy.
enes kanter next.
Nunn is very close with THT, which likely was a big part in him picking the LAKERS.
I fully expect Nunn to become Klutch in the near future.
Too bad for the HEAT that they couldn’t keep Nunn. If anything, he should’ve picked the KNICKS, DRose should be a much better mentor than Russ.
So where are all the haters that said they couldn’t sign anyone. I don’t like the Lakers. Gotta be impressed.
I’m rooting for Westbrook….. West is going to be FUN
Not really nothing out of the extraordinary. Still
Have some ?? On the chemistry and fit. That said they will still be top 3 in the west next year .
I’ll hit it.. They now have Melo, Ariza, Lebron, AD, Howard, Gasol all competing for minutes at the 4-5…. they have Nunn, THT, Ellington, and others competing for minutes at the swing 2-3…. Westbrook is the only PG on the roster (and he’s not a real PG)…. this team is not built properly.. at all. They are signing the best names, not the best fits.. that can backfire drastically.
No one is competing on a real team. You really don’t understand what it takes to win. It’s about winning not kind or stats. It’s about seeding then making a run . Winning is a Team game.
Did we not watch the Finals last yr. it’s too bad this board doesn’t respect the game . Lakers probably not going to win. But it’s going to be fun trying and watching. Enjoy the ride. Why must you look for the crash.
I’ve seen 3 generations of winning and how it was done in 3 very different ways (Shaq to big 3 to Butler grit and grind)…. If You’re a Knick fan you would have to be in your 60’s or 70’s to get this lol…. I’ve also watched this same franchise do exactly what they doing right now (twice) and fall on their faces in the attempt. Please don’t tell me I don’t know what I’m talking about brother. If you think people that have done things a certain way their entire lives can just flip a switch and change everything about themselves professionally… you’re delusional.
You dont know what youre talking, im telling it to you now!!
This guy still mad we walloped the Heat in the bubble. So far the roster looks pretty good to me, more so than I expected at the beginning of the offseason anyways
walloped? The Heat’s top 3 players were either out (Dragic) hurt (Bam played with one arm) or exhausted (Butler’s infamous collapse on the padding moment)… With that the Heat still won 2 games and should have won at least one more. What finals were you watching?! lol.. I’d love that same series to be run back with both teams fully healthy.
You can’t be this ignorant. Being a fan of a team. Does not define your knowledge of this game. Stay away before I embarrass you off this board.
Lakers with another quality move here
I love how Bron has got his old mate like Russ and Melo but also the Lakers have gone young with keeping THT and getting Monk and Nunn.
Crazy how far the Lakers have come from being out of the playoffs with Dlo, Ingram, Ball, Randle, Nance Jr etc and now have 3 all stars and future hall of famers
Love or hate the Lakers these are good moves, aside from perhaps the Westbrook deal. That will either end up looking very good or very bad. But the rest have been very solid.
Who’s playing facilitator on this team? Who’s the guy that’s willing to go from 15ppg to 5? How are 7-10 ball dominant players going to play together without clashing hard? This team is not built to win.. its built on prestige.
This is BS man. The league wtf
Amazing the knowledge on this post. Lakers aren’t favorites. But you better believe they are going for it.
You know what this team reminds me of a lot? The 2003-04 Lakers and the 2012-13 Lakers… they did the same thing on those rosters.. loaded up on names and just expected it to work. Remind me.. how’d that work out?
It sounds like you are being sarcastic. Obviously, the Lakers improved themselves. I think the Warriors did a great job. Which team improved themselves to win the West; 20 games into the season is when we will see the results.
I never said a word about the Warriors.. Unless Klay proves he’s still “Klay” the Warriors will be irrelevant in 21-22. I think the Jazz, Suns, and Nuggets are the top dawgs in the west right now.
I already wasted my good Pun on Monk. Carry on good folks.
After the Howard, Melo, Bazemore, Ariza, and Ellington deals half of yall were saying “Lakers are signing senior citizens” and “the Lakers are going to be terrible” to “The Lakers are stacked” and “Of course LeBron needs a superteam” after signing THT, Nunn, and Monk. Lmao what did you guys expect? For the Lakers to continue signing 35+ year old vets for the minimum? This is hardly even a superteam. There’s depth here for sure but so many new additions is going to lead some rough moments as they build chemistry. And it wouldn’t surprise me if one or two of these guys get moved/waived during the season because of poor play or the fit isn’t there.
Its not goung to be easy for sure. Westbrook will struggle in the 1st half but will find the groove in the 2nd..
I disapprove of the Westbrook trade, but the moves afterwards are excellent. They have playmaking, scoring, and shooting. They still need defense. What looked to be a scary summer due to their limited resources, turned into a quality off-season. Let’s see if they stay healthy and the chemistry and works.
Defense won’t be an issue for them.. spacing and shooting will be. Their biggest issues though? Health and chemistry.
It’s great to see such a young man break-up the Los Angeles Gravetrotter lineup they’ve assembled around LBJ.
I doubt the Lakers make it to the West Finals. But I sure hope all the geniuses here come to tell us all about it. I know it’ll be fun watching them try.
I’ll only be rooting for Westbrook.
Pretty much got all the pieces I said they needed, but for 2 of those spots, they got guys I didnt think they could get. Got Dwight for their pick and roll defending, rim protecting depth big for certain matchups, behind Anthony Davis and Gasol, and got Monk as the depth scoring/shooting guard…but I cant believe they walk into Kendrck Nunn…RFA is difficult, and you never know how scoring guards might do with lack of cap space at times around the league, but I thought he would for sure be sign and traded and get an AAV of $14 million, but I guess the Heat are much closer against the hard cap than I realized. Otherwise you would think they would just use their bird rights to keep Nunn, and let Vincent go, although it could be argued Vincent is better defensively. Nunn is improving though, and he has been more valuable than Tyler Herro so far. Really tough to see him go already, but it’s crazy circumstances to end up like this. Things really falling into place for the Lakers
I mentioned Melo to replace Kuzma, Ellington as a shooter at the 2, and Ariza as a 3 and D, and they got all 3 of them, plus The aforementioned Dwight, Monk, and Nunn. Bazemore as a potential playmaking wing/guard that can still knock down shots, but they still need another 3 and D wing piece, and I guess it’s safe to assume Wesley Matthews comes back…so they’re essentially as set as they could be, and really filled their roster around Westbrook, LeBron, and Anthony Davis…3 possible rotation ideas
Westbrook, ellington, ariza, lebron, Anthony Davis
THT, Melo, Gasol, Nunn, wing(wesley matthews)/Bazemore
Monk, Dwight, bazemore/wing(wesley matthews)
Westbrook, Nunn, Ariza, LeBron, Davis
THT, Melo, Gasol, Ellington, Monk, wing(wes matthews)/bazemore
Dwight, bazemore/wing(wes matthews)
Westbrook, Matthews, Ariza, LeBron, Davis
Melo, Ellington, THT, Gasol, Bazemore, Nunn
Monk, Dwight
For the Heat, they need 2 3 and D wings after losing Iguodala and Ariza. Not sure what happens to Okpala, b/c I would prefer him to Markieff Morris. I would assume a couple of summer league guys will be looked at for depth at guard/wing after losing Nunna nd Iguodala…Marcus Garrett is inconsistent with his dribble and his jumpshot, but he has Heat DNA, and I think he for sure gets 1 of the spots. Javonte Smart might get a look there, although there are other options. He is kind of a remedial Dion Waiters/Kendrick Nunn/stronger Reggie Jackson type…but I like Dejon Jarreau, and want to see what he looks like, among a couple of others
Sad! I remember how many people said warriors was unfair super team. Yet all we added was Durant. But labron builds his old loony toon superstars! Not a word! Wow