As the Los Angeles Lakers looked to make additions in the 2020 NBA buyout market, it meant they would have to release current players to make room.
One player would help make that decision for them as Troy Daniels would ask for his release as he looked to join a team with a more consistent rotation spot for him.
With the Lakers viewed by many as the championship favorite, a role player leaving them in the middle of the 2019-20 NBA season by choice would seem to be a surprising move. And it was undoubtedly a difficult one to make for Daniels, but one that he felt was necessary.