Lakers Announce Their Latest Signing Amid Hot & Cold Streak

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The Lakers are locking up their roster ahead of the trade deadline.

This season has been up and down for the Los Angeles Lakers. The team tried to start out strong but it simply wasn't working for them as there were too many issues early on when it came to chemistry. Since that time, the Lakers have maintained a mediocre record of 24-24, although the addition of Anthony Davis to the lineup will certainly help the team get by, moving forward.

With COVID-19 ravaging the roster, the Lakers had been signing numerous players to 10-day contracts. One such player was Stanley Johnson, who was a huge surprise for the team. He has been making some pretty solid contributions as of late, and fans have been impressed with his consistency as LeBron James looks for some good help.

Lakers Announce Their Latest Signing Amid Hot & Cold Streak
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In fact, Johnson has been so good with the Lakers so far, they have decided to make him a permanent fixture on the team. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Lakers have signed him to a two-year deal that goes all the way until 2022-23. The catch is that this contract includes a team option, which means they can choose to not give him the second year in free agency. Regardless, this is a pretty huge deal for Johnson who now gets a permanent home for this season.


It remains to be seen how this signing will work out for them, however, if Johnson continues to showcase some consistency, then the Lakers definitely won't be feeling any regrets.


About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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