Lakers Waive Quincy Olivari Before Trade Deadline

The Los Angeles Lakers have waived two-way guard Quincy Olivari, who had been performing well in the G League with averages of 17.2 points and 4.4 assists. This move comes as part of a roster reshuffle that includes the addition of former Pelicans center Trey Jemison, who will provide much-needed size and depth to the Lakers' frontcourt. Jemison, who signed a two-way contract, is expected to help fill the gap left by superstar Anthony Davis. Meanwhile, the Lakers' ongoing search for a center has seen them miss out on potential trades, including a recent move by the rival Phoenix Suns to acquire center Nick Richards from the Hornets. Olivari's promising performance in the preseason had generated excitement, but he saw limited action in the regular season. The Lakers hope these roster changes will help them break their current losing streak as they prepare for upcoming games.