The Los Angeles Lakers have a few roster spots to fill for the 2021-22 NBA season, and they’re casting a wide net to do so. According to The Athletic‘s Jovan Buha, the Lakers are doing their due diligence on forward Kenneth Faried and intend to bring the NBA veteran for a workout at some point this week.
Faried was most recently part of the Portland Trail Blazers’ 2021 NBA Summer League roster but wasn’t offered a contract after.
It is unclear why the Lakers are interested in Faried, especially since he isn’t a great fit for their already old roster. The 31-year-old big man doesn’t exactly come with a reputation of being a good shooter, and shooting is something that the franchise lacks at this point.
Another knock on Faried is the fact that he hasn’t played in the NBA since his brief stint with the Houston Rockets in 2019. He followed that up with an even shorter stay in China, where he played made seven appearances with Zhejiang Lions before having his contract terminated.
Kenneth Faried is best known for his time with the Denver Nuggets, spending seven seasons with the franchise and being a valuable contributor for the better part of his stay. Faried, who also played for the Brooklyn Nets, averaged 11.4 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game throughout his NBA career.
