Los Angeles Lakers Cut Ties With 7-Footer Before Bucks Game

The Los Angeles Lakers are waiving seven-foot center Lawson Lovering, according to a report by Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The roster decision ends Lovering's tenure with the team just 13 days after he signed a two-year, two-way contract on October 28. He logged only two minutes across two appearances under head coach JJ Redick, failing to establish a role in the rotation.

Waiving Lovering frees up a two-way roster spot alongside remaining two-way players Arthur Kaluma and Chris Mañon. The Lakers' established frontcourt depth includes Walker Kessler, Kevon Looney, and Sandro Mamukelashvili, which limited Lovering's pathway to regular playing time as the 10-2 Lakers prepare to face the Milwaukee Bucks.