The Lakers waived Traore on Friday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Lakers waived the 22-year-old in order to make room for Jordan Goodwin on a two-way pact. Traore received little run at the NBA level, though he averaged 13.3 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 25.3 minutes per game over eight outings for the G League's South Bay Lakers.

Traore (quadriceps) isn't listed on the Lakers' injury report for Thursday's game against the Kings, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Traore missed The Lakers' most recent contest with a bruised quad, but he's been cleared to suit up Thursday. Traore had been part of the rotation in five of the last six games before the injury, averaging 2.0 points and 2.4 rebounds across 10.0 minutes.

Traore is out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies due to a right quad contusion, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Traore has appeared in five out of the last six games for the Lakers but he will be sidelined Sunday due to a quad injury. Despite being in the lineup more than usual lately, his absence ultimately won't have much of an impact on the rotation.

Traore ended with four points (1-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-5 FT), five rebounds, one block and one steal across 13 minutes during Wednesday's 134-93 loss to the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

Traore suited up for just the sixth time this season, three of which have come in the past week. The Lakers are struggling at the moment, resulting in their depth pieces shifting into the rotation. Across his six games played, Traore has scored a total of 10 points, providing very little in terms of tangible numbers.

Traore was assigned to the South Bay Lakers, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Traore joins South Bay as the Lakers kick off a five-game road trip. It is likely Traore spends the majority of his time in the G League this season.

Traore (hand) will play Tuesday night against the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

Traore missed time during the preseason due to swelling in his right hand, but the issue has cleared up in time for the 2024-25 regular-season opener. The 21-year-old is currently buried on the depth chart, so he'll likely see the majority of his chances in the G League, at least to start the year.

Traore is expected to be out "for around five days" with swelling in right hand, Lakers head coach JJ Redick told Khobi Price of The Orange County Register.

EDGE Analysis

Traore inked a two-way deal with the Lakers in June, and even though the Lakers will keep close tabs on this injury, it shouldn't affect anything from a fantasy perspective. Traore is expected to suit up for the South Bay Lakers of the G League in 2024-25.