By: Benjamin Royer
The center and the veteran guard, who became close after joining the Lakers last summer under similar circumstances, have until June 29 to decide if they’ll exercise player options in their contracts for next season.
Benjamin Royer is a Los Angeles Lakers Beat Reporter at the Los Angeles Times. He specializes in covering major league and team sports, with a keen focus on competitive and professional sports, as well as the intersection of sports with arts and entertainment. His work has been featured in prominent outlets including Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, and Yahoo Sports.
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Benjamin Royer's coverage is predominantly focused on local sports events, particularly college sports at UCLA. Given the emphasis on event coverage and press releases, he would likely respond well to pitches providing exclusive access to athletes or coaches for interviews before or after key games.
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