NBA: Lakers, Warriors to pursue Goran Dragic—report
Goran Dragic #7 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles against Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics during the Celtics home opener at TD Garden on October 22, 2021 in Boston, Massachusetts. Maddie Meyer/Getty Images/AFP
The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors have joined a growing list of potential suitors for veteran guard Goran Dragic, ESPN reported.
The Toronto Raptors dealt the 35-year-old Dragic to San Antonio at Thursday’s trade deadline, and the Spurs are expected to negotiate a contract buyout.
The Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls and Brooklyn Nets also reportedly are interested in the former All-Star.
Dragic appeared in just five games for Toronto before stepping away from the team due to personal reasons in late November. He has not played since Nov. 13 after averaging 8.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in his limited time with the Raptors.
Dragic has career averages of 13.9 points, 4.8 assists and 3.1 rebounds in 872 games (524 starts) with the Phoenix Suns, Miami Heat, Houston Rockets and Raptors.
He made the All-NBA third team and was named the league’s Most Improved Player in 2013-14. He was selected to the All-Star team in 2017-18.
