The Los Angeles Lakers are planning to keep former Kentucky forward Jarred Vanderbilt.
According to reports, the Lakers are planning to exercise their $4.7 million team option on Vanderbilt. He will be eligible for a contract extension worth up to 4 years and $71 million starting September 7.
Vanderbilt averaged 7.9 points and 7.5 points per game for the Lakers last season.
Speaking of expected LAL moves, the Lakers plan to exercise the $4.7 million team option for Jarred Vanderbilt for next season, sources told ESPN. The 24-year-old forward will be eligible for a contract extension extension worth up to 4 years and $71 million starting Sept. 7.
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