Regardless of a report on the contrary, the Los Angeles Lakers by no means prolonged a non-guaranteed coaching camp invite to Cedi Osman earlier than he accepted a one-year cope with Panathinaikos in Greece. LeBron James has a widely known fondness for Osman originating from their days along with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
The Lakers have 15 assured contracts and are lower than $50,000 away from crossing into second apron luxurious tax territory, which might complicate the scenario for retaining Osman even when he performed properly.
Osman hopes a robust season in Greece could gas a return to the NBA in 2025. Osman performed for the San Antonio Spurs final season, averaging 6.8 factors, 2.5 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 17.6 minutes over 72 video games. Osman is represented by Jordan Gertler, Jeff Schwartz and Misko Raznatovic.
