Los Angeles Lakers Release Player Before Pacers Game

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" 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"