Immediately after the Los Angeles Lakers created an open roster spot by waiving veteran center Andrew Bogut, it was reported they would target players who were available to sign a 10-day contract and could help improve the team’s shooting woes.
Shortly thereafter, the Lakers were said to have emerged as the likely landing spot for Jamil Wilson if he were to clear waivers. Wilson was on a two-way contract but waived by the L.A. Clippers because of salary cap and roster/injury issues.
He went unclaimed and was expected to sign with the Lakers on Wednesday. But amid the revelation of Wilson facing a civil lawsuit, the Lakers decided not to go forward with signing him, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski:
After planning to sign Jamil Wilson to a 10-day contract, the Los Angeles Lakers changed course and won’t complete a deal with the free agent forward, league sources told ESPN.