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Lakers to meet with Derrick Rose today

A day after introducing their lone free-agent signing in Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, the Lakers are narrowing in on their next possible acquisition.

The Lakers plan to meet with veteran guard Derrick Rose today, according to league sources familiar with the situation. With career averages of 19.5 points on 45.1 percent shooting and 6.0 assists through eight NBA seasons, Rose would bolster the Lakers’ backcourt by providing both production and experience.

In recent days, the Lakers highlighted their desire to add a veteran guard to mentor the team’s young roster, specifically rookie point guard Lonzo Ball. It remains to be seen whether Rose would accept a bench role after starting for his entire eight-year career.