UFA small forward C.J. Miles drawing serious interest from Los Angeles Lakers, league source tells @sltrib.
— Brian T. Smith (@tribjazz) July 31, 2012
This was later tweeted and confirmed by RealGM:
C.J. Miles Could Sign With Lakers -- bit.ly/QunnQe
— RealGM (@RealGM) August 1, 2012
Brian Smith also tweeted:
Miles' other options are strong, but Lakers have current edge.
— Brian T. Smith (@tribjazz) July 31, 2012
He tweets furthermore:
C.J. Miles continues to explore free agent options and has narrowed decision to a few teams. Could sign in next 2-3 days.
— Brian T. Smith (@tribjazz) July 31, 2012
C.J. Miles considering signing one or two-year deal with Lakers, source says, likely for mini mid-level.
— Brian T. Smith (@tribjazz) July 31, 2012
There are several pros and cons to this potential signing based on the Lakers' current roster.
C.J. Miles, a combo guard/forward, would fill the void Matt Barnes has left behind. After Metta World Peace, the Lakers do not have a reliable player who can back up the small forward position.
Last year, Barnes provided the Lakers with hustle play and off-ball movement, but was ineffective beyond those roles. He was a shaky perimeter shooter and became a defensive liability as the season wore on.
C.J. Miles lacks the perimeter shot the Lakers desperately need, as evidence by his career 41% field goal and 32% three-point percentages.
Unfortunately for the Lakers, his shooting numbers have not improved throughout the course of his career, they have actually worsened. Last season he shot a dismal 38 percent fro...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Los Angeles Lakers
