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Lakers are "closing in" on Evan Turner


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From Bean Town to City of Angels?

Not assuming that these reports will lead to the Lakers making a deal for him but it appears that Evan Turner has expressed his desirable top six teams, with the Celtics and Lakers being top 2. This wouldn't be a bad signing, actually it would be for the better. Turner fits what Luke Walton would want to do off the bench.

The Lakers recently just signed Timofey Mosgov to a 4-year $65 million deal (I'm beginning to calm down about it) which ultimately means the Lakers are likely not going to be focusing on the big names any longer and just approach the complimentary pieces. Likely these choices have something to do with Luke Walton having his input. With guys like Hassan Whiteside no longer meeting with the Lakers, this gives Mitch Kupchak more opportunities to spread the money around.

Other Players Lakers are linked to: Chandler Parsons, Kent Bazemore, Al Horford (sort of), Derrick Williams, Bismack Biyombo, Nicolas Batum