If there’s a team quietly upgrading its roster in the midst of a cold stretch, it’s the LA Lakers. Yes, LeBron James doesn’t seem too pleased with the current situation, but the team is gradually building. After securing Luka Doncic’s extension, they added players like Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart, and now they’ve signed forward Anton Watson and guard Nate Williams. And it doesn’t look like they plan on stopping anytime soon.
The Los Angeles Lakers are headed into training camp with Anton Watson and Nate Williams, who bring unique skill sets to the team. Watson is a lengthy, versatile forward who played in the G-League’s Maine Celtics team, averaging 12 points and 5.4 rebounds in 21 games. During Watson’s college career at Gonzaga, he was an All-WCC First Team selection, averaging 14.5