{"id":63741,"date":"2024-02-10T12:02:47","date_gmt":"2024-02-10T17:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=63741"},"modified":"2024-02-16T10:23:06","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T15:23:06","slug":"nba-news-lakers-signing-spencer-dinwiddie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/02\/10\/nba-news-lakers-signing-spencer-dinwiddie\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA News: Lakers Signing Spencer Dinwiddie"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/d\/dinwisp01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spencer Dinwiddie<\/a> is planning to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to the Athletic&#8217;s Shams Charania.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Just in: Spencer Dinwiddie plans to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after he clears waivers, sources tell <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TheAthletic?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@TheAthletic<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Stadium?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@Stadium<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/XJCQZnW1Dc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/XJCQZnW1Dc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ShamsCharania\/status\/1756347271682375681?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">February 10, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" async=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Dinwiddie was <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/02\/08\/nba-news-brooklyn-nets-trade-spencer-dinwiddie\/\" target=\"_self\">traded to the Toronto Raptors from the Brooklyn Nets<\/a> in exchange for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/s\/schrode01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dennis Schr\u00f6der<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/y\/youngth01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Thaddeus Young<\/a>. He was later waived, leading to his free agency signing with the Lakers.<\/p>\n<h2>NBA News: Lakers Signing Spencer Dinwiddie<\/h2>\n<h3>Spencer Dinwiddie This Season<\/h3>\n<p>The former University of Colorado star has endured a difficult season, posting his worst numbers since 2021-22(the season he returned from a torn ACL).<\/p>\n<p>He is averaging 12.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and six assists on 39.1% shooting from the floor. His decreased production with the Nets led some fans to believe that he was &#8220;mentally switched off&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Brooklyn has struggled as of late, losing seven of their last 10 games. Dinwiddie will now get a fresh start on a better team.<\/p>\n<h3>Spencer Dinwiddie Lakers Signing<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/01\/20\/nba-rumors-lakers-trading-for-surprise-point-guard\/\" target=\"_self\">Lakers had been rumored as potential suitors<\/a> in a trade for Dinwiddie, but they&#8217;ve managed to get their man without parting with any of their assets.<\/p>\n<p>LA had been desperately seeking for a secondary ball-handler to complement <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/r\/reaveau01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Austin Reaves<\/a> off the bench, and it seems like they have finally gotten him.<\/p>\n<p>The 6&#8217;5 guard was seen sitting next to Lakers general manager <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/executives\/pelinro99x.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rob Pelinka<\/a> in their 122-139 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Spencer Dinwiddie just straight up sitting next to Rob Pelinka \ud83d\udc40<\/p>\n<p>Will he be a Laker soon?<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CwrfVFUBjp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/CwrfVFUBjp<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ClutchPoints\/status\/1756174966607987080?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">February 10, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3>Dinwiddie-Mavericks Reunion Spoiled<\/h3>\n<p>The Mavericks were a strong contender to sign their former player, but ultimately fell short. Dinwiddie was even spotted at the Mavericks&#8217; game at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks on Thursday night.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie is at MSG for Knicks-Mavs tonight, sitting behind the Dallas bench. The Lakers and Mavericks are among teams Dinwiddie is considering signing with, per league sources. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Kpapo2X6yA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/Kpapo2X6yA<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ian Begley (@IanBegley) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IanBegley\/status\/1755760207580234232?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">February 9, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Dallas&#8217; head coach <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/coaches\/kiddja01c.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jason Kidd<\/a> had this to say when asked about the Mavericks&#8217; trade deadline acquisitions on Friday.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I would just like to ask everyone to have some patience. Because anytime you add two new pieces, or maybe three new pieces, it takes time to get a rhythm and to understand each other. But we&#8217;re very excited to have those two.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Dallas was able to get <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/g\/gaffoda01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daniel Gafford<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/players\/w\/washipj01.html\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">P.J. Washington<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2024\/02\/08\/2024-nba-trade-deadline-live-tracker\/\" target=\"_self\">at the deadline<\/a>, with Kidd hinting at a third addition in Dinwiddie.<\/p>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-twitter-embed\">Dinwiddie enjoyed a successful one-year stint in Dallas, starting all 53 games he appeared in in 2022-23.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-twitter-embed\">The combo guard was a key operator for the Mavericks in the 2021-22 playoffs, as they advanced to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2011-12.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-twitter-embed\">They were ultimately defeated by the eventual champion Golden State Warriors, but Dinwiddie proved his worth to the franchise.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"m-detail--body-item m-detail--body-twitter-embed\">He averaged 14.2 points, 3.6 assists, and 2.4 rebounds in the 2021-22 postseason. The former fan favorite will now be a Western Conference rival.<\/div>\n<h3>What&#8217;s Next<\/h3>\n<div>The Lakers are in good form right now, having won four of their last five games. They sit 9th in the West, 3.5 games back of a guaranteed playoff spot.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Their next challenge will come on Tuesday night, when they welcome the Detroit Pistons to Crypto.com Arena.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Spencer Dinwiddie is planning to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to the Athletic&#8217;s Shams Charania. Just in: Spencer Dinwiddie plans to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers after he clears waivers, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. pic.twitter.com\/XJCQZnW1Dc \u2014 Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 10, 2024 Dinwiddie was traded to the Toronto Raptors from the Brooklyn [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4773,"featured_media":64168,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[62,1608,2,26,3],"tags":[152,297,202,1298],"class_list":["post-63741","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nba","category-basketball","category-featured","category-lakers","category-news","tag-los-angeles-lakers","tag-nba-free-agency","tag-nba-news","tag-spencer-dinwiddie"],"modified_by":"Adam Echchaibi","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63741","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4773"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=63741"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/63741\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/64168"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=63741"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=63741"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=63741"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}