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Lakers News: L.A. Exercises Team Option On Robert Sacre

Corey Hansford
Published: 07/01/2015
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The Los Angeles Lakers have been making a number of headlines both before and after the official start of free agency. However, their first official move involves a much smaller name than the ones they’ve been linked to.

— Have you seen the ‘Bleed Purple and Gold’ phone case? —

According to Shams Charania of Real GM, the Lakers have officially exercised their team option on center Robert Sacre:

Los Angeles Lakers have exercised defensive 7-footer Robert Sacre's team option, guaranteeing his near $1M for 15-16, sources tell RealGM.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2015

The move shouldn’t come as a surprise. Sacre’s contract is for less than $1 million and he is a good locker room presence who can provide decent minutes at times. His shortcomings tend to show themselves when he is forced to play major minutes, but that is not the intention the Lakers have for him.

Sacre is a backup center and if the Lakers are successful in luring one of their big-name frontcourt targets to Los Angeles, Sacre likely won’t be a big part of the rotation. The Lakers already have Julius Randle, Tarik Black, Ryan Kelly, and rookie Larry Nance Jr. in the front court. Additionally, the team has already met with LaMarcus Aldridge, has meetings scheduled with DeAndre Jordan and Greg Monroe, and have reached out to both Jordan Hill and Ed Davis about returning.

As a seven-footer with a cheap contract, Sacre was an easy decision to return for the Lakers as they look to re-tool their frontcourt in free agency. Sacre averaged 4.6 points and 3.5 rebounds last season for the team.

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ByCorey Hansford
Corey Hansford is the Senior Editor for Lakers Nation, as well as a contributor for Dodger Blue, Rams News Wire, and Raiders News Wire. He is a passionate follower of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chelsea FC, and the UFC. He can usually be seen arguing the merits of Kobe Bryant or cursing the decisions of Jerry Jones. He is also a former producer and associate producer for Sirius XM Sports Radio on both the Fantasy Sports Channel and College Sports Nation. Proud graduate of Long Beach Poly High School and The Real HU, Howard University, with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Follow him on all social media outlets at @TheeCoreyH.
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