L.A. Wait-ers?

ESPN is reporting Darren Collison will not come out of retirement to play in the NBA this season. Collison, 32, was seen court side at Staples Center last week with Lakers owner Jeanie Buss, which added to months long speculation that the point guard was considering a return to the NBA this season. A move that could have bolstered the bench and 3 point scoring for the Lakers. Collison retired after last season for religious reasons after averaging 11 points and 6 assists per game. His decision to stay retired may be a blessing in disguise because something the team could also use is youth. According to Adrian Wojnarowski the Lakers are now looking at possibly signing Dion Waiters, 28, which may be a better move for the team in the long run. Waiters could be the valuable addition the team was looking for, he is younger than Collision, and has averaged scoring more points in his career with the Cavs, Thunder and Heat (13.2ppg). Many expected the Lakers to make a move before the trade deadline, but no deals materialized that would have helped to improve the roster. Now the team is still looking to fill a need that was visible when you looked at the roster on paper last summer. Young players may not get the same minutes in the playoffs, but could help the veteran core of the Lakers stay rested. The Clippers are utilizing “load management,” alongside a younger roster, with more depth. If the Lakers are going to make a run for a title they are going to have to make sure the main contributors are not burned out by June.