The Los Angeles Lakers are waiving veteran guard Quinn Cook according to multiple reports. Cook spent the previous two years with the franchise and was part of the team that won the NBA championship last season.
Cook’s release doesn’t come as a surprise as the Lakers are expected to be aggressive on the buyout market and need roster spots to do so. The 27-year-old guard was the one to go since he hasn’t played much this season, averaging only 3.9 minutes per game.
Cook initially joined the Lakers in the summer of 2019 and was an important bench contributor for the team during the regular season. He didn’t see much playing time in the playoffs but was still regarded highly for his locker room influence.
While the Lakers don’t have room for Quinn Cook on their team anymore, he isn’t expected to remain a free agent for long. Several teams are already interested in his services, and Cook should be back on the floor in no time.
Cook averaged 6.4 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game since making his NBA debut in 2017. Besides the Lakers, he also played for the Dallas Mavericks, New Orleans Pelicans, and Golden State Warriors.
The Lakers, on the other hand, will now have two roster spots available to get impact players. The first spot may potentially go to DeMarcus Cousins, who is in the process of being released by the Houston Rockets.
