Although they are still considered to be a favorite to win the 2020 NBA championship, the Los Angeles Lakers were dealt a blow when Avery Bradley opted to sit out the season restart at Walt Disney World.
That was then compounded when Rajon Rondo suffered a fractured right thumb last month. He required surgery and was projected to miss six to eight weeks from July 16. Down two guards in the rotation, Lakers head coach Frank Vogel has spent the past two weeks evaluating options during scrimmages and seeding games.
“More will be needed in that regard from Alex and Quinn Cook.