Report: Rajon Rondo to sign one-year, $2.6M deal with Lakers

August 30, 2021 - 3:21pm

Los Angeles Clippers guard Rajon Rondo (4) brings the ball up court while guarded by Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, May 13, 2021. (Jacob Kupferman/AP).

Rajon Rondo appears to be returning to the Los Angeles Lakers.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the veteran point guard plans to sign a one-year, $2.6-million deal after he clears waivers.

Rajon Rondo plans to sign a one-year, $2.6M deal with the Lakers upon clearing waivers today, sources tell ESPN. He agreed to a contract buyout with Memphis on Saturday. Rondo will still make his full $7.5M salary this season between buyout and new deal. https://t.co/ehFzHb6pVC

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 30, 2021

Rondo’s signing would fill the Lakers’ final roster spot. The 35-year-old reportedly agreed to a contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies on the weekend, enabling him to return to the Lakers.

Rondo, entering his 18th season, played a pivotal role in the Lakers’ 2019-20 NBA championship.

Rondo put up 5.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game in 2020-21.

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