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LA Lakers Sign Free Agent Spencer Dinwiddie

LA Lakers Sign Free Agent Spencer Dinwiddie

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The Los Angeles Lakers signed free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie after playing in 48 matches with the Brooklyn Nets this season.

The Los Angeles Lakers signed free agent guard Spencer Dinwiddie after playing in 48 matches with the Brooklyn Nets this season.

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Vice President of Lakers Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka made the announcement today.

Vice President of Lakers Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka made the announcement today.

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Dinwiddie (6’5’’, 212) averaged 12.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 6 assists in 30.7 minutes for the Nets this season.

Dinwiddie (6’5’’, 212) averaged 12.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 6 assists in 30.7 minutes for the Nets this season.

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He was traded from the Nets to the Toronto Raptors for Thaddeus Young and Dennis Schroder and waived by Toronto. He later cleared waivers at 5 p.m. ET Saturday.

He was traded from the Nets to the Toronto Raptors for Thaddeus Young and Dennis Schroder and waived by Toronto. He later cleared waivers at 5 p.m. ET Saturday.

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The 30-year-old guard spent his 514 career NBA games with the Nets (2022-24, 2016-21), Detroit (2014-16), Washington (2021-22), and Dallas (2022-23).

The 30-year-old guard spent his 514 career NBA games with the Nets (2022-24, 2016-21), Detroit (2014-16), Washington (2021-22), and Dallas (2022-23).

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He owns career averages of 13.6 points, 5.3 assists, and 3.1 rebounds in 28.0 minutes.

He owns career averages of 13.6 points, 5.3 assists, and 3.1 rebounds in 28.0 minutes.

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Pelinka said Spencer Dinwiddie’s play-making and aggressiveness provide valuable depth as Los Angeles continues to push toward the remaining season.

Pelinka said Spencer Dinwiddie’s play-making and aggressiveness provide valuable depth as Los Angeles continues to push toward the remaining season.

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He was initially selected with the 38th overall pick in the 2014 draft by the Detroit Pistons.

He was initially selected with the 38th overall pick in the 2014 draft by the Detroit Pistons.

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Graduated from Los Angeles’ William Howard Taft High School, in 2011 Spencer Dinwiddie was named the John R. Wooden California High School Player of the Year.

Graduated from Los Angeles’ William Howard Taft High School, in 2011 Spencer Dinwiddie was named the John R. Wooden California High School Player of the Year.

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He will wear jersey No. 26 for the Lakers. Dinwiddie attended the match between Los Angeles vs. Memphis (139-122) on Friday and sat with Pelinka.

He will wear jersey No. 26 for the Lakers. Dinwiddie attended the match between Los Angeles vs. Memphis (139-122) on Friday and sat with Pelinka.

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They were in a lower-level luxury suite across the team’s bench. He visited with Lakers coaches and players in the locker room after the game.

They were in a lower-level luxury suite across the team’s bench. He visited with Lakers coaches and players in the locker room after the game.

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