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Lakers free agency rumors: 15 free agents that will be available

By Keith Rivas

Jan 11, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) reacts to a call in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2017; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Tony Allen (9) reacts to a call in action against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 21, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Brandon Rush (4) during the second quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 21, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Brandon Rush (4) during the second quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Brandon Rush

One of the valuable veteran pickups in terms of guards from the upcoming free agency could be Brandon Rush. Past his prime, Rush would be that veteran presence the team could utilize to develop their core guards like D’Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson.

Rush spent time playing under current Lakers head coach Luke Walton last year during a championship push and was part of the winning side of the NBA Finals to end the 2015 campaign.

Los Angeles could use that kind of experience, no doubt. In his eight years playing in the NBA, Rush has spent time with Indiana, Golden State, Utah, and most recently Minnesota.

Rush averaged just over four points and two rebounds last season with the Timberwolves. He won’t fill that superstar role that they’re looking for, but it might be as close to Lou Williams that they’ll get.

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