Lakers Release Center Andrew Bogut
- Updated: January 6, 2018
According to Shams Charania of the Vertical, the Los Angeles Lakers have released veteran center Andrew Bogut.
Sources: The Los Angeles Lakers are releasing center Andrew Bogut. With Lakers at 11-27, this allows sides to part ways and Bogut to pivot toward signing with a playoff team.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 6, 2018
David Aldridge of TNT also reported the news.
Lakers to release Andrew Bogut today so that Bogut can have a shot at signing with a playoff team (@ShamsCharania first) before his guarantee for the rest of the season kicked in.
— David Aldridge (@daldridgetnt) January 6, 2018
Mike Bresnahan of Spectrum also reported the news.
Lakers wouldn’t have waived Andrew Bogut today if they were closer to that eighth playoff spot in the West.
With new open roster slot, they’re more likely to eventually sign a player to a 10-day contract than elevating one of their two-way players (Caruso, Blue) to full-time.
— Mike Bresnahan (@Mike_Bresnahan) January 6, 2018
Bogut is a former number one pick in the NBA draft. He has spent time with the Bucks, Warriors, Mavericks, and Cavs before joining the Lakers this offseason.
He has played sparely and would like to join a playoff team at this point in his career. The roster spot open allows the club to sign a younger prospect.
As more information surfaces on the Lakers and their roster news, we will keep you up to date.
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