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Lakers called Hawks about Onyeka Okongwu

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One name that Pelinka reportedly made calls about was Atlanta Hawks young big man Onyeka Okongwu. The 24-year-old is in the first year of a four-year, $62 million contract, and while he is slightly undersized at the position, brings athleticism and strong defensive instincts. Dave McMenamin of ESPN spoke about L.A.’s pursuit of Okongwu on “Straight Fire” with Jason McIntyre … [Read more...] about Lakers called Hawks about Onyeka Okongwu

Lakers called Hawks about Onyeka Okongwu

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One name that Pelinka reportedly made calls about was Atlanta Hawks young big man Onyeka Okongwu. The 24-year-old is in the first year of a four-year, $62 million contract, and while he is slightly undersized at the position, brings athleticism and strong defensive instincts. Dave McMenamin of ESPN spoke about L.A.’s pursuit of Okongwu on “Straight Fire” with Jason McIntyre … [Read more...] about Lakers called Hawks about Onyeka Okongwu

Draft Notes: Lendeborg, Kings, Beringer, Knox, Mock

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Former UAB forward Yaxel Lendeborg, who reportedly has a lucrative offer on the table to transfer to Michigan if he opts to return to college, is among the prospects who will be working out for the Kings on Friday, tweets James Ham of TheKingsBeat.com. Lendeborg comes in at No. 26 on ESPN’s best available prospects list, making him a possible late first-round pick. … [Read more...] about Draft Notes: Lendeborg, Kings, Beringer, Knox, Mock