Lakers Angst Grows as $130 Million New Additions Flop

Sean Deveney reports that concerns are emerging over the Los Angeles Lakers' $130 million summer acquisitions—Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, and Collin Sexton—following sluggish early-season contributions. The trio struggled notably during a Friday road loss against the Golden State Warriors, combining for just seven points on 3-for-15 shooting as the Lakers surrendered a 17-point lead.

Deveney highlights that the new signings are failing to justify their substantial contracts through the team's first six games. Grimes is shooting 23.5% from 3-point range, Mamukelashvili is hitting 31.3% of his 3-pointers, and Sexton is averaging 9.6 points on 37.8% shooting. A Western Conference executive suggested the Lakers bid against themselves in free agency.