The Los Angeles Lakers are strengthening their squad before the preseason. The Los Angeles franchise has officially announced the addition of Scotty Pippen Jr., Bryce Hamilton, Damion Baugh and Vincent Valerio-Bodon. According to the joint press release, the four players are signing a contract “Exhibition 10”.
These agreements provide for a non-guaranteed minimum salary that can be converted into dual contracts before the start of the regular season, or a “bonus” of up to $75,000 if they are released and then spend at least 60 days with the G League affiliate . In fact, both Pippen Jr. and Hamilton already defended the South Bay Lakers jersey last year. He finished first with an average of 21.4 points and 5.6 assists in 19 games.
Baugh, for his part, finished his college years this year after playing the last two seasons at TCU. Valerio-Bodon, 22 years old and 207 centimeters tall, has four years of experience in the Hungarian professional league.
With these moves, the Lakers have 21 players on the roster, although only 14 of them have guaranteed contracts. The gold and purple franchise will likely start the season with an open roster to maximize its flexibility. His three agreements ‘two-sided’ They’re also committed, and if one of the four preseason additions doesn’t make a very strong impression, Pippen Jr., Hamilton, Baugh and Valerio-Bodon are good chances to be released and join the South Bay Lakers.
