The Golden State Warriors face a challenging offseason after veteran center Kevon Looney signed with the New Orleans Pelicans. Following that, standout summer league player Chris Manon was signed by the Los Angeles Lakers to a two-way contract. Manon, an undrafted player from Vanderbilt, showcased his potential during the Summer League by averaging 11.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, along with impressive shooting percentages. This was a blow to the Warriors, who are already lacking depth in their guard positions.

Despite their quiet summer, the Warriors still await a decision from restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. The team's inability to secure Manon, who was their most consistent performer during the Summer League, may haunt them as they look to strengthen their roster. With Manon heading to the Lakers, his role in the G League could blossom into a key bench position if given the opportunity.

The Los Angeles Lakers have made significant changes to their roster by waiving center Trey Jemison III, following the completion of the NBA summer league. The Lakers have opted to fill two of their two-way roster spots with promising players: center Christian Koloko, who had previously dealt with a blood clot issue, and undrafted rookie wing Chris Manon. Jemison, who averaged 2.6 points and 2.8 rebounds in 10.3 minutes per game last season, registered modest stats during the summer league, averaging just 0.7 points and 3.0 rebounds in 12.1 minutes.

This move reflects the Lakers' strategy to bolster their roster with players showing greater potential, which could be critical as they aim to improve their standings in the competitive Western Conference. The decision to waive Jemison, who had two seasons of NBA experience before joining the Lakers, signals a shift towards younger talent.