One of the biggest issues for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2026-27 NBA season has been the team’s lack of size and not being a great squad in the rebounding department.

Veteran newcomer Kevon Looney has not been the player that the team thought they were getting when they signed him to the veteran minimum over the summer, which may have forced their hand to bring in seven-footer Lawson Lovering.

Lakers Waive Center Lawson Lovering

However, it appears that even the Lovering addition didn’t work out as planned, with the Lakers reportedly waiving the young center on Tuesday, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

The Los Angeles Lakers are waiving two-way center Lawson Lovering, league sources told @hoopshype .…