{"id":643098,"date":"2026-05-14T17:59:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T17:59:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/643098\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T17:59:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T17:59:08","slug":"lakers-predicted-to-cut-ties-with-48-million-forward-with-non-existent-three-point-jump-shot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/643098\/","title":{"rendered":"Lakers predicted to cut ties with $48 million forward with non-existent three-point jump shot"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lakers predicted to cut ties with $48 million forward with non-existent three-point jump shot<\/a> originally appeared on The Sporting News<\/a>. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Los Angeles Lakers<\/a> have several one-dimensional players who will continue to be detrimental to their championship chances as long as they\u2019re on the roster.<\/p>\n

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While Los Angeles<\/a> may not succeed in getting rid of all of them, Lake Show Life\u2019s\u00a0Svyatoslav Rovenchuk<\/a> believes that cutting ties with a 27-year-old forward with a non-existent three-point jump shot should be a priority.<\/p>\n

\u201cJarred Vanderbilt<\/a>\u2019s best days may already be behind him,\u201d Rovenchuk wrote Monday. \u201cAfter years of navigating injuries, the Lakers forward remains a solid energy guy, but not much more beyond that.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cVanderbilt still has two years remaining on an unflattering $48 million deal. This should poise him to be a salary-matching tool for Pelinka when the moment arises to get a real upgrade during the offseason.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMuch like the rest of the players on here, Vando just does not satisfy what Doncic<\/a> needs moving forward. Even when his defense is on, his offense rarely follows, limiting the two-way upside needed around Luka (Doncic).\u201d<\/p>\n

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Developing a three-point shot undoubtedly would have helped Vanderbilt remain in JJ Redick<\/a>\u2019s rotation this season. Being a high-level, switchable defender with advantageous physical tools is a significant plus, but it isn\u2019t enough to earn regular minutes on a win-now Lakers squad.<\/p>\n

Although Vanderbilt has been featured in offseason workout videos splashing corner threes with no hesitation, it hasn\u2019t translated to the big leagues. The Kentucky product shot 29.3% from three in 65 games, marking the third consecutive campaign he\u2019s connected on less than 30% of his long-range jumpers.<\/p>\n

Simply, Vanderbilt\u2019s perimeter shooting woes could motivate the Lakers to trade him before the start of next season.<\/p>\n

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