The Los Angeles Lakers took the first step (after the 2023 NBA Draft) to building out the roster for the 2023-24 season. Los Angeles waived Mo Bamba on Thursday’s deadline and also rejected Malik Beasley’s player option, making him a free agent.
Bamba and Beasley were not expected to be in Los Angeles next season at their respective price points but it was surprising that the Lake Show could not find a trade. In theory, both assets were valuable for teams looking to free up money this season or get rid of an expensive multi-year contract.