Rondo to command free-agent interest that exceeds the Lakers’ budget constraints?

The Los Angeles Lakers will acquire Dennis Schroder from the OKC Thunder because Rajon Rondo may leave in the next free agency.
The two-time NBA champion will become free agent and may command free-agent interest that exceeds the Lakers’ budget constraints

After his role in helping the Lakers win a championship with a particularly strong playoff run, Rondo is expected to command free-agent interest that exceeds the Lakers’ budget constraints. Trading for Schroder is an adroit pre-emptive move

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) November 15, 2020