Cedi Osman Sent Lakers Packing Before Signing with Panathinaikos

NBA Rumors: Cedi Osman had advanced negotiations with Real Madrid, but money talks, and he ended up going to Panathinaikos. That was already known. It had also been rumored that the Turk had received interest from Los Angeles Lakers, and now we can confirm that it is true. However, the player has grown tired of the United States, the NBA, and he was eager to return to Europe to feel like a star again, not just another piece in a massive rotation for teams that won't even contend for the ring.

It's tough to think that the Lakers can't even convince a player like Osman to join a project that faces many challenges in progressing, especially with LeBron James and Anthony Davis taking up a large part of the salary cap, leaving little room for improvement in a roster that, although more competitive than it has shown in playoffs in recent years, doesn't seem destined for championship success. 

We'll see how Cedi Osman fares at Panathinaikos, which clearly aims to win the EuroLeague again. Athens is currently the capital of European basketball, as highlighted by Evan Fournier's signing for Olympiacos. Real Madrid wanted both players and will need to make a significant move before the market closes if they want to compete with the Greeks. 

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