Lakers Rumors Roundup: Kyrie Irving likely to join this summer, update on Lonzo Ball's future and more 

Kyrie Irving continues to be linked with the Lakers
Kyrie Irving continues to be linked with the Lakers

#2 The Lakers are still planning for a future with Lonzo Ball?

Lonzo Ball has been linked with a move to the Chicago Bulls
Lonzo Ball has been linked with a move to the Chicago Bulls

ESPN is reporting that Frank Vogel has signed a three-year deal to become the Lakers' new head coach, with Jason Kidd also joining as a prominent assistant coach. The decision to bring in Kidd was reportedly made with LeBron James in mind, although Brian Windhorst believes that Lonzo Ball will also benefit from working under the former All-Star:

The Lakers are enthusiastic about the prospect of Kidd working with point guard Lonzo Ball on a full-time basis.

Upon being drafted with the number two pick of the 2017 draft, Magic Johnson labeled Ball as the future of the franchise -- although Johnson left the team earlier this summer. Johnson's departure led to rumors that Ball would be traded, but Windhorst's report hints that the Lakers still have long-term plans for the 21-year-old.

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