Just before the start of free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers made the decision to waive Mo Bamba prior to the 2023-24 season in order to save $10 million towards their salary cap, per a report from Jake Fischer of Yahoo! Sports. Bamba, a former sixth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, is known for his impressive 7’0″ height and 7’10” wingspan, which have kept him on the radar of NBA teams.
He was acquired by the Lakers following a mid-season roster shakeup that resulted in significant changes to their rotation. However, Bamba struggled with injuries and failed to establish himself with the Lakers, becoming a non-factor in the latter half of the season.