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Los Angeles Lakers Release Player Before Pacers Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Feb 8, 2025 2:06 AM ET

Armel Traore had been in his rookie season playing for the Los Angeles Lakers.

The 22-year-old appeared in nine games with averages of 1.6 points and 1.7 rebounds per contest while shooting 31.6% from the field.

On Friday, the Lakers announced that they had waived Traore.

Via Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times: "The Lakers have signed G Jordan Goodwin to a two-way deal and waived F Armel Traore. Lakers like Traore and would have interest in keeping him in the building with their G-League team if he clears waivers. Lakers have need for G depth after Chrstie/Reddish/Knecht trades"

The Lakers have signed G Jordan Goodwin to a two-way deal and waived F Armel Traore. Lakers like Traore and would have interest in keeping him in the building with their G-League team if he clears waivers. Lakers have need for G depth after Chrstie/Reddish/Knecht trades
— Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) February 7, 2025

In addition to his time with the Lakers, Traore (who was on a two-way deal) also spent a lot of time in the G League.

He is averaging 13.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest while shooting 51.3% from the field and 34.4% from the three-point range in eight regular season games (six starts).

Via Rich Stayman of No Ceilings: "Someone with lottery intentions should swoop up Armel Traore. I liked him a lot last summer"

Someone with lottery intentions should swoop up Armel Traore. I liked him a lot last summer https://t.co/SQpVGIu9Fm
— Rich Stayman (@MavsDraft) February 7, 2025