Lakers Cut 2 Key Players From NBA Playoff Roster
Lakers Cut 2 Key Players From NBA Playoff Roster
The Los Angeles Lakers have finalized their playoff roster for the 2024-2025 NBA season, making some notable decisions about their personnel. The team has opted to maintain roster continuity by keeping the core group that finished the regular season together.
Two-way centers Trey Jemison III and Christian Koloko did not make the cut for the playoff roster. While both players contributed during the regular season, they were not converted to standard contracts before the deadline. Jemison averaged 2.6 points and 2.8 rebounds in limited minutes, while Koloko posted similar numbers with 2.4 points and 2.5 rebounds per game.
The Lakers did convert guard Jordan Goodwin from a two-way contract to a standard deal, securing his place in the playoff rotation. This move required waiving veteran Cam Reddish to create the roster spot.
Key Players on the Lakers’ Playoff Roster:
- LeBron James (SF/PF)
- Anthony Davis
- Luka Dončić
- Bronny James (PG)
- Jaxson Hayes (C)
- Alex Len (C)
- Maxi Kleber (PF)
- Dalton Knecht (SF)
- Dorian Finney-Smith
- Max Christie
- Jordan Goodwin
Team management valued the chemistry developed by this group during the closing stretch of the regular season. Rather than disrupt this dynamic, they chose to keep veterans like Alex Len, who has seen minimal playing time since joining in February.
The roster construction leaves the Lakers with only two true centers heading into the playoffs: Jaxson Hayes and Alex Len. This decision suggests the team may rely on smaller lineups or use Anthony Davis more frequently at the center position during postseason matchups.
Bronny James, who maintained a standard contract throughout the season, is officially part of the playoff roster alongside his father LeBron. This father-son duo represents a historic NBA milestone as they prepare for potential playoff minutes together.
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