The Los Angeles Lakers have finalized their roster ahead of the regular season, making several difficult decisions that affect both their depth and future flexibility. The team officially announced the departure of four players through waivers, reducing head coach JJ Redick’s options as he prepares for his sophomore season. These moves come amid growing concerns about the development and trade value of one of the team’s recent draft picks.

The Lakers announced they have waived guards RJ Davis and Augustas Marčiulionis, along with forwards Anton Watson and Nate Williams. Davis appeared in five preseason games, averaging 8.6 points in 16.1 minutes per contest. Williams averaged 4.2 points in his five preseason appearances, while Watson saw limited action in four games. These roster reduct

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