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.