The Los Angeles Lakers have waived two-way guard Quincy Olivari and signed free agent heart Trey Jemison to their newly accessible two-way slot, sources knowledgeable NBA insiders Jake Fischer and Marc Stein.
Jemison is now the Lakers’ second heart inked to a two-way deal, becoming a member of Christian Koloko. In line with Spotrac, ahead Armel Traore is Los Angeles’ third rostered two-way participant.
Trey Jemison beforehand performed for the Washington Wizards, Memphis Grizzlies, and New Orleans Pelicans
Jemison, 25, went undrafted out of the College of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) in 2023 and joined the New Orleans Pelicans’ G League affiliate, the Birmingham Squadron.
He subsequently signed 10-day contracts with the Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies, and was later picked up by Memphis on a two-way deal to finish the 2023-24 season.
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Jemison was lower by the Grizzlies this previous summer time, earlier than being picked up by the Pelicans. The Birmingham native had most just lately been on a two-way take care of New Orleans.
Nevertheless, New Orleans waived the 6-foot-11 massive man final week. In 16 video games off the bench with an injury-plagued Pelicans squad, Jemison averaged 2.4 factors, 2.8 rebounds, 0.6 assists, and 10.4 minutes per contest.
Los Angeles Lakers wanted one other heart since Christian Wooden, Jarred Vanderbilt have been sidelined all season
With Birmingham final season, Jemison averaged 10.9 factors, 12.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.5 blocks, and 31.6 minutes per contest throughout 25 appearances.
The Lakers have been coping with long-term accidents to a number of of their reserve massive males this season. For that purpose, Los Angeles’ entrance workplace sought quick help to assist veteran heart Anthony Davis.
As a two-way participant, Jemison will doubtless break up his time between Los Angeles’ G League membership, the South Bay Lakers, and the NBA workforce. Backup heart Christian Wooden and ahead Jarred Vanderbilt have been sidelined all season whereas recuperating from offseason surgical procedures.
Reserve heart Jaxson Hayes has been out and in of the lineup for a lot of the yr. Koloko has been the one different massive man behind Davis to play vital time this season as a wholesome heart.
