Okay, so check it out, I saw this headline today: “the lakers are reportedly interested in acquiring cameron johnson.” And I was like, “Alright, let’s dive in and see what’s cooking.” It’s rumor season, so you gotta take everything with a grain of salt, but still fun to think about.
First thing I did? Hit up my usual spots for Lakers news – ESPN, The Athletic, a few of those fan blogs. Wanted to get a feel for where this rumor even came from. Was it just some random Twitter guy or was there actual smoke?
Started digging through articles and podcasts. Found a few mentions, but nothing super concrete. Mostly “sources say” kinda stuff, which, you know, could mean anything. But the fact that multiple outlets were reporting it gave it a little more weight.
Next up, I wanted to actually look at Cameron Johnson’s stats and highlights. I mean, I know he’s a decent player, but how would he actually fit on the Lakers? Checked out his numbers on * – scoring, rebounding, three-point percentage, all that good stuff.
Then I went to YouTube and watched some highlight reels. Dude can definitely shoot the three ball, which is something the Lakers desperately need. Plus, he seems like a pretty solid defender. Not a lockdown guy, but definitely not a liability.
After that, I started thinking about the Lakers’ cap situation. How would they even acquire him? Would they have to trade someone? If so, who? I messed around with the ESPN trade machine a bit, trying to find a realistic scenario. Came up with a few possibilities, but they all involved giving up some valuable assets.
Considered his contract situation too. Is he a free agent soon? What kind of money would he be looking for? This stuff matters, because the Lakers don’t have a ton of flexibility. Turns out he’s a restricted free agent, which means the Suns can match any offer he gets. Makes it tougher for the Lakers to snag him.
Then, I spent some time thinking about the other teams that might be interested in Cameron Johnson. The Lakers aren’t the only team that needs shooting. If there’s a bidding war, it could drive up his price and make it even harder for the Lakers to acquire him.
Finally, I just sat back and tried to put it all together. Is this a realistic possibility? Maybe. Is it likely? Probably not. There are a lot of hurdles to overcome. But it’s fun to speculate, and hey, you never know what might happen in the NBA. I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on this one.
