Lance Stephenson is joining the Lakers.
The 27-year-old has agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million contract with Los Angeles, according to a report from ESPN. Stephenson averaged 9.2 points per game on the Pacers last season.
Sources: It’s a one-year, $4.5 million deal. https://t.co/DUcYC4EDNo
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) July 2, 2018
Stephenson unexpectedly became an unrestricted free agent last week when the Pacers declined his $4.3 million team option.
LeBron James also announced Sunday he was signing with the Lakers. The pair has had a history of notable exchanges, most memorably in the 2014 playoffs, when Stephenson was with the Pacers and James played for the Heat.
Just teammate things... pic.twitter.com/MoFKSDuGXG
— Sporting News (@sportingnews) July 2, 2018
Stephenson’s best season came in 2013-14 with Indiana when he averaged 13.8 points per game and shot 35.2 percent from 3-point range.
The Lakers will be Stephenson’s seventh NBA team. He previously played in Los Angeles with the Clippers in 2015-16.
James will be signing a four-year, $154 million contract with Los Angeles. The Lakers also inked Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to a one-year deal Sunday.
Los Angeles is also pursuing a potential trade for Kawhi Leonard and has spoken with free agent center DeMarcus Cousins, according to multiple reports.
