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Andre Iguodala unlikely to join the Lakers this season

Andre Iguodala impressed for the Golden State Warriors during their run to the 2019 NBA Finals

In order to create the necessary cap space to sign D'Angelo Russell, the Golden State Warriors had to send Andre Iguodala to the Memphis Grizzlies. Nevertheless, the 2015 Finals MVP was expected to agree to a buyout as he looked to finish his career on a contending team, and the Lakers were reported to be among his most likely destinations.

However, Shams Charania of The Athletic is reporting that the Grizzlies don't want to enter buyout talks with the 35-year-old:

Sources: Memphis wants three-time champion Andre Iguodala to report to training camp and is refusing right now to engage in buyout, which would prevent Iguodala from finishing a Hall of Fame career on his terms because this may be his final NBA season.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 9, 2019

If Iguodala and the Grizzlies fail to agree to a buyout, the Lakers have little chance of signing the veteran due to the $17.1 million that he is owed for the 19-20 season. During the 2019 playoffs, Iguodala averaged 9.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.0 assists.