It’s a youth movement in the final six games for the Lakers, as Byron Scott said at Monday’s practice that veterans Lou Williams and Brandon Bass will likely remain out of the rotation for the remainder of the season.
Scott claimed the move stems from a desire to play young guards D’Angelo Russell and Jordan Clarkson for about 35 minutes per game, while also wanting to get more time for sophomore center Tarik Black.
Neither Williams nor Bass — who will continue to suit up in case they are needed — played in Sunday’s loss to Boston, though both had been playing well lately.