The Los Angeles Lakers are waiving two-way center Lawson Lovering, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported Tuesday, citing league sources. The move was confirmed on the NBA transactions log.
Lovering, a 7-footer, signed a two-way contract with the Lakers on Oct. 28, after the team waived AK Okereke. He made two appearances in the 13 days that followed.
His departure opens one of the Lakers’ three two-way slots ahead of Wednesday’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Chris Manon and Arthur Kaluma hold the other two. A two-way player can be with the NBA club for up to 50 games in a season while spending the rest of his time with the G League affiliate, so the open slot is a development roster spot rather than a change to the active rotation.
Lovering spent last season with the G League’s Memphis Hustle, averaging 7.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 26.8 minutes across 30 appearances. The Lakers have not announced the waiver and have not named a replacement.
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