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The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly making changes to their roster ahead of the Heat Game

The Los Angeles Lakers play at home against the Miami Heat on Wednesday evening.

Before the game, she waived Quincy Olivari.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Lakers will use the open roster spot to sign Trey Jemison.

About Charania: “The Los Angeles Lakers plan to sign former Pelicans center Trey Jemison to a two-way NBA contract and waive Quincy Olivari, sources tell ESPN. Jemison gives the Lakers some physicality upfront. He averaged 5.1 points and 4.3 rebounds in 41 career NBA games.”

Jemison played 16 games for the New Orleans Pelicans this season.

He averaged 2.4 points and 2.8 rebounds per contest while shooting 46.9% from the field.

The 25-year-old also spent time with the Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies over the last two seasons.

Via Keith Smith of Spotrac: “I think Trey Jemison is a really good addition for the Lakers on a two-way deal. He was very solid for the Grizzlies last season as they struggled with injuries. Great rebounder, good shot blocker, nice feel for the ball around the basket.” . Good flyer, developmental player for the Lakers.”

As for Olivari, he appeared in two games for the Lakers and averaged 1.5 points per game.

Quincy Olivari

Oct 18, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Quincy Olivari (41) gives a high five to guard Bronny James (9) after a game against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images / Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

The Lakers are the seventh seed in the Western Conference with a record of 20-17 in 37 games.

After the Heat, they stay home and host Ben Simmons and the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night in Los Angeles.

At home, the Lakers are 12-6 in 18 games.

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