Armel Traore had been in the middle of his rookie year playing for the Los Angeles Lakers.
The 22-year-old appeared in nine games with averages of 1.6 points and 1.7 rebounds per contest while shooting 31.6% from the field.
On Friday, the Lakers announced that they had waived Traore.
Via Dan Woike of The Los Angeles Times: “The Lakers have signed G Jordan Goodwin to a two-way deal and waived F Armel Traore. Lakers like Traore and would have interest in keeping him in the building with their G-League team if he clears waivers. Lakers have need for G depth after Chrstie/Reddish/Knecht trades”
The Lakers have signed G Jordan Goodwin to a two-way deal and waived F Armel Traore. Lakers like Traore and would have interest in keeping him in the building with their G-League team if he clears waivers. Lakers have need for G depth after Chrstie/Reddish/Knecht trades
— Dan Woike (@DanWoikeSports) February 7, 2025
In addition to his time with the Lakers, Traore (who was on a two-way deal) also saw a lot of action in the G League.
He is averaging 13.3 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists per contest while shooting 51.3% from the field and 34.4% from the three-point range in eight regular season games (six starts).
Via Rich Stayman of No Ceilings: “Someone with lottery intentions should swoop up Armel Traore. I liked him a lot last summer”
Someone with lottery intentions should swoop up Armel Traore. I liked him a lot last summer https://t.co/SQpVGIu9Fm
— Rich Stayman (@MavsDraft) February 7, 2025
The Lakers are the fifth seed in the Western Conference with a 30-19 record in 49 games.
They are in the middle of a four-game winning streak (and are 8-2 over their last ten).
On Saturday afternoon, the Lakers will host the Indiana Pacers in Los Angeles.
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Following the Pacers, the Lakers will play their next game on Monday when they host the Utah Jazz.
At home, they are 17-6 in 23 games.
