SUMMARY
- Toronto Raptors made the decision to waive Spencer Dinwiddie shortly after acquiring him from the Brooklyn Nets..
- Amid ongoing rumors, Los Angeles Lakers have emerged as a potential destination for Spencer Dinwiddie.
The Toronto Raptors decided to waive Spencer Dinwiddie shortly after acquiring him from the Brooklyn Nets. Toronto sent Dennis Schroder and Thaddeus Young to Brooklyn in return for Dinwiddie.
The reason behind this move by the Raptors to waive Dinwiddie was to avoid a $1.5 million contract bonus tied to games played, as reported by Shams Charania of The Athletic. This move by the Raptors not only saves them from a financial burden but also places Dinwiddie as a top player in the NBA’s buyout market, making him an attractive option for several playoff-contending teams.
To avoid a $1.5M upcoming contract bonus for games played, the Toronto Raptors are planning to waive Spencer Dinwiddie, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
Major new entry to the NBA’s buyout market who will be coveted by several playoff teams. pic.twitter.com/ec3oVEBmCZ
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 8, 2024
Before his trade to the Raptors, Dinwiddie had been averaging 12.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 6.9 assists per game for the Nets. Over his 10-year career, he has maintained an average of 13.6 points per game across various teams, including the Detroit Pistons, Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards, and Dallas Mavericks.
D’Angelo Russell reacts to rumors about LA acquiring Spencer Dinwiddie
Amid ongoing rumors, the Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in acquiring Spencer Dinwiddie to strengthen their lineup. D’Angelo Russell, along with other Lakers stars such as LeBron James and Anthony Davis, have expressed their interest in the potential addition of Dinwiddie to their roster.
Russell reacts to the rumors around Lakers signing Dinwiddie, stating that Lakers fans will soon get to know. “I’m a fan, but ya’ll get to know him soon.”
LeBron James and Anthony Davis on what Spencer Dinwiddie could bring to the Lakers. When D’Angelo Russell was asked about what Dinwiddie is like, as a former teammate of his, said, “I’m a fan, but ya’ll get to know him soon” pic.twitter.com/tfIMruFC8w
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) February 10, 2024
“Playmaking, another ball handler, another shot-maker. Another guy, another veteran,” LeBron James said when asked what Dinwiddie. “Anytime you can add a veteran with that ability, it helps. So we’ll see what happens.”
Lakers star LeBron James highlighted Dinwiddie’s playmaking, ball-handling, and shot-making skills as valuable assets that could benefit the Lakers. The team’s interest in Dinwiddie became more apparent when he was seen sitting next to Lakers GM Rob Pelinka during a recent game, which further fueled rumors of his possible signing with the LA team.
Spencer Dinwiddie has also been linked with a move to the Dallas Mavericks
Apart from the Lakers, the Dallas Mavericks have also shown a strong interest in bringing Spencer Dinwiddie back to their roster. Dinwiddie spent a year and a half with the Mavericks before being traded to the Brooklyn Nets as part of the Kyrie Irving trade. His ability to stretch the floor and hit crucial three-pointers makes him an attractive option for Dallas.
Marc Cuban recruiting his ass off with Dinwiddie lol.
— Glen (@Glenjr1988) February 9, 2024
Mark Cuban, the team’s minority owner, was seen having a conversation with Dinwiddie when Dallas visited Brooklyn to take on the Nets earlier this week. Dinwiddie’s performance during his time with the Mavericks, where he shot over 40% from the perimeter, shows his potential to make a major contribution to their playoff aspirations. With which team Dinwiddie will continue his career is highly anticipated by fans and analysts.