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Lakers add former Rockets guard Ben McLemore

Houston Rockets guard Ben McLemore gestures with his right hand during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Lakers are using their final roster spot to add former Houston Rockets guard Ben McLemore.
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The Lakers are using their final roster spot to sign guard Ben McLemore, adding a former lottery pick who is a career 36% three-point shooter, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Times. McLemore’s deal will be for the remainder of the season.

The Houston Rockets released McLemore last weekend.

McLemore, a 28-year-old wing, struggled this season, making 33.1% of his threes while averaging 7.4 points in 16.8 minutes. McLemore was a valuable piece for the Rockets the season prior, shooting 40% from deep on 6.4 attempts per game.

McLemore is represented by Rich Paul and Klutch Sports.

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