However, Charania’s well-respected co-worker, Bobby Marks, wisely pointed out that the Lakers need to clear space if they want to use the $5.1 million bi-annual exception to land Smart. The Lakers took a step in the right direction on Sunday by cutting ties with a recently acquired 6-foot-5 guard.

The Lakers are waiving guard Shake Milton‘s $3MM contract for 2025/26, per Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). Charania notes that L.A. is carving out cap space for forthcoming new addition Marcus Smart.

The Los Angeles Lakers made waves on Sunday when they opted to cut the $3 million contract of reserve shooting guard Shake Milton, per a report from ESPN's Shams Charania. Per Bobby Marks of ESPN, Los Angeles is now $3.

The Los Angeles Lakers had to waive two guards, Jordan Goodwin and Shake Milton, to make room for Marcus Smart.

The Lakers are reportedly still working on ways to shape their roster even after getting Marcus Smart to agree to a contract.

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O'Neal believes the team needs to add a bonafide knockdown shooter to the roster.

Read about the Lakers' latest acquisition, Marcus Smart, and how he influences their roster and defensive strategy.

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