Lakers Reportedly Call Rajon Rondo To Touch Base Still Unlikely To Sign Him

Those rumors have died down now because it appears unlikely it will happen, but the Lakers aren’t giving up all hope.

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A source told Sporting News’ Sean Deveney that it’s “doubtful" Rondo signs with the Lakers after the team drafted D’Angelo Russell with the second pick in last month’s NBA Draft.

As of right now, the Kings are the front-runners to sign Rondo. He’s meeting with the Kings Friday and Deveney says a “deal could move quickly after that.”