Rondo began last season in Atlanta before being dealt to the Clippers at the trade deadline. Earlier in August, he was sent to Memphis as part of the deal that brought Eric Bledsoe to the Clippers. Rondo, who will turn 36 in February, appeared in only 45 total games last season, averaging career lows in points 5.
As a trusted confidant of LeBron James, Rondo should work his way into the Lakers' rotation, but with Russell Westbrook, Kendrick Nunn, Talen Horton-Tucker and James all capable of running the point, Rondo will likely be forced to settle for a reduced role. Rondo agreed Saturday to a contract buyout with the Grizzlies and will become a free agent, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Unsurprisingly, the Grizzlies and Rondo agreed to part ways, as the veteran doesn't fit Memphis' timeline and the team has plenty of backup guards. According to Charania, the Lakers are the frontrunners to acquire Rondo. He was part of the Lakers' title run, and he averaged 8. The veteran point guard began last season in Atlanta before coming over to the Clippers at the trade deadline.
If that turns out to be the case, Rondo would likely look to latch on with a title contender as he heads into his age season. Player Home Game Log. Game Preview. Full Standings.
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Rondo developed an early interest in football, but his mother steered him toward basketball. While growing up, his favorite player was Isiah Thomas. He attended Louisville's Eastern High School for three years, averaging He transferred to Virginia's Oak Hill Academy for his senior year and averaged He ended his career as Oak Hill Academy's all-time single-season assists leader with assists. Since joining the NBA, Rondo has made numerous off-court contributions.
During his time with the Celtics, Rondo visited 60 youth from the Home for Little Wanderers, which helps ensure the healthy development of children at risk. He has also spent time with patients at local hospitals, donated time and money to Boys and Girls clubs, and mentored young men in an effort to lead them down a positive path.
Rondo attended the University of Kentucky for two seasons playing for coach Tubby Smith. He was a starter as a freshman and set a Wildcat record with 87 steals, collecting at least one steal in every game. The 6-foot-1 guard averaged 8.
He provided During his sophomore season, Rondo averaged He set another team record with 19 rebounds as a guard in a loss to Iowa. Rondo also helped the Wildcats beat his hometown team of Louisville with 25 points.
ROS Projections. Rondo is returning to the Lakers -- the team he helped to an NBA title in the Orlando bubble during the season. Rondo began last season in Atlanta before being dealt to the Clippers at the trade deadline. Earlier in August, he was sent to Memphis as part of the deal that brought Eric Bledsoe to the Clippers, and he was subsequently waived. Rondo, who will turn 36 years old in February, appeared in only 45 total games last season, averaging career lows in points 5.
As a trusted confidant of LeBron James, Rondo should work his way into the Lakers' rotation, but with Russell Westbrook, Kendrick Nunn, Talen Horton-Tucker and James all capable of running the point, Rondo will likely be forced to settle for a reduced role. Read Past Outlooks. Height 6'1". Questionable vs.
If he's available Friday, he'll likely continue seeing minutes in the low-to-mid teens. Over his past three appearances, the veteran is averaging 0. Per Game. NBA Total Stats. NBA Per 36 Stats.
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Does he belong in your FanDuel lineups? Rondo struggled to stay on the floor in his first season with the Lakers, missing 15 games in the regular season and taking the floor for just He also missed the Lakers' first 13 bubble games regular-season and playoffs , though he capped off a tumultuous season on quite the positive note. In his 16 appearances in the bubble all playoffs , he averaged 8.
In Atlanta, he'll presumably play a backup role to Trae Young, though the two could share time on the court together, as could Kris Dunn. Ultimately, we shouldn't expect Rondo to see more than the
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