Lakers reportedly waive ex-Grizzlies 7-footer as search for legit Walker Kessler backup continues
The Lakers attempted to address their frontcourt depth by signing former Memphis Grizzlies seven-footer Lawson Lovering to a two-way contract.
Key points
- Now, LA will continue their hunt for a legitimate backup to Kessler as Kevon Looney isn’t the answer.
- However, after failing to appear in a G League game and receiving minimal opportunities elsewhere, the organization decided to waive him on Tuesday.
- Outside of Walker Kessler, Los Angeles does not have a reliable center.
"They traded for Walker Kessler and signed Kevon Looney to play center, and Mamukelashvili can play the position, too.
The Los Angeles Lakers hold the best record in the NBA early in the season, and much of their success can be attributed to Luka Dončić's incredible ability to score the basketball.
Additional details
- The 7-foot center averaged 7.0 points and 7.5 rebounds in two games with the Memphis Grizzlies last season," HoopsHype's Michael Scotto wrote.
- The roster is currently at full capacity." There are concerns that Los Angeles is relying too heavily on Kessler early in the season.
- “The Los Angeles Lakers and Lawson Lovering have agreed to a two-way deal, agent Drew Kelso of OneMotiveSports told hoopshype.
- “The Lakers are still monitoring the market for big men, team sources told The Athletic," The Athletic's Dan Woike reported.
- How the Lakers are going to find one is still unknown, but they will keep looking at ways to get something permanently done.
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