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Bobby Marks: Cam Reddish was on an expiring $2.4M contract. The Lakers are still well positioned below the 2nd apron to convert or sign another player(s) and remain under. They would need to create a roster spot.
Lakers to waive Cam Reddish
Shams Charania: The Lakers are waiving Cam Reddish to create roster space for Goodwin, sources tell ESPN. Goodwin has grabbed at least one offensive rebound in 18 of his 19 games played, providing a spark for the Lakers off the bench.
Los Angeles Lakers fans received surprising news regarding Alex Len and Cam Reddish on Saturday morning. X account Legion Hoops shared an alleged report from Lakers insider Jovan Buha, which suggests the purple and gold were planning to cut Len, whom they signed after the trade deadline, and Reddish. Hours later, Buha cleared up the situation, stating that he never said such a thing about Len and Reddish.
A player on a two-way contract is ineligible for the playoffs. L.A. has until April 13, the last day of the regular season, to convert Goodwin or Jemison's contract to a standard NBA deal to have them available for the postseason. But the Lakers already have all 15 roster spots filled, so it would involve waiving a player to make it happen. Cam Reddish would be an obvious choice after falling out of the rotation, even with Rui Hachimura sitting out weeks because of a knee injury. He was already traded to the Charlotte Hornets this season before the Mark Williams deal was rescinded.
Dave McMenamin: JJ Redick says he will play every Laker in uniform tonight. Bronny James is back with the team after a G League stint and that also means Cam Reddish will be in line for minutes for the first time since late January.
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Mark Williams on Lakers trade falling through: I don't know if it was because of what they gave up but I don't think it was solely because of my physical
Technically, the Los Angeles Lakers rescinded a deal for Charlotte Hornets center Mark Williams “due to failure to satisfy a condition of the trade” and determining he didn’t pass his physical. In his first game with the Hornets since the Lakers nixed the trade, however, Williams shared suspicions that the Lakers may have had remorse over dealing rookie guard Dalton Knecht, veteran forward Cam Reddish, a 2031 first-round pick and a 2030 pick swap. “I don’t know for them, if it was what they gave up or went into that reasoning. But I don’t think it was solely because of my physical,” Williams said following the Hornets’ 100-97 win over the Lakers on Wednesday at Crypto.com Arena. “I’ve been playing all year. And I think my minutes and production on the court speak for itself.”
Spurned by the Los Angeles Lakers due to a failed physical and returned to the Hornets following the agreed upon Feb. 6 deal for Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish and draft pick compensation prior to the NBA trade deadline, Williams has been on quite the ride lately. And the emotional roller coaster was enough to leave him a tad queasy. “I mean, it’s crazy,” Williams said. “Your mind has to shift from you got traded, you’ve got to go to L.A. and then you’ve got to shift back from you’re not going to L.A. So, it’s definitely different. “It’s a lot on your mind and you’ve got to take what life gives and make the most of every opportunity you’ve got.”
Dave McMenamin: The Lakers anticipate both Dalton Knecht and Cam Reddish to report back to the team, now that the trade is rescinded. Reddish, it should be noted, missed time away from the Lakers leading up to the trade deadline because of personal reasons.
Bobby Marks: The trade was conditional on Mark Williams and Dalton Knecht reporting and passing a physical. Because the deadline has passed, the trade was not allowed to be amended. Williams goes back to Charlotte Knecht/Cam Reddish to LAL The draft conditions: 2030 swap and 2031
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Rod Boone: No debuts for Dalton Knecht or Jusuf Nurkic tonight. They're inactive. Cam Reddish is not with the team for personal reasons.
Khobi Price: Lakers say Dorian Finney-Smith (right shoulder contusion) has been upgraded to available for tonight at Clippers. Gabe Vincent (left knee contusion) has been upgraded to probable while Cam Reddish (personal) is doubtful.
Khobi Price: Lakers say Dorian Finney-Smith (right shoulder contusion) and Gabe Vincent (left knee contusion) have been upgraded to probable for tonight against the Knicks. Cam Reddish (personal) won't be available.
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