The Lakers trimmed their roster down to 15 Monday morning after they announced the release of Yi Jianlian and 2015 second-round pick, Anthony Brown.
Jianlian asked to be released from the team, according to reports, because he was unsatisfied with his role on the team. General Manager Mitch Kupchak spoke on the situation in a Lakers.com press release.
“Yi was productive in practices and games with us, and was a consummate professional both on and off the court,” said General Manager Mitch Kupchak.
“However, he felt that the minutes and opportunities he’d be afforded here were not in line with his goals and ambitions, and that he’d be better off in a different situation.