Report: Darren Collison considering coming out of retirement for Lakers or Clippers

Darren Collison’s surprise retirement could prove short-lived.

According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Collison is considering returning to the NBA in February, and would like to play for either the Los Angeles Lakers or Los Angeles Clippers.

Story filed to ESPN: After a stunning retirement prior to free agency, veteran guard Darren Collison is considering a February return to the NBA – with the Lakers and Clippers emerging as his two preferred destinations.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 1, 2020

Collison would be quite the acquisition for either team. He’s still only 32 years old, and he started 76 games last season. He averaged 11.2 points and six assists per game, and has shot just under 40 percent from three point range over the course of his career.

The veteran guard outlined his reasons behind his early retirement when he made the announcement last summer, passing up millions of dollars in free agency. His apparent change of heart may be hugely beneficial to one of the two L.A. teams and give them even greater depth as they head for the playoffs.