The Lakers waived Reed on Sunday, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reed was a casualty from the roster after the Lakers signed veterans Tristan Thompson and Shaquille Harrison prior to Sunday's regular-season finale versus the Jazz. After joining Los Angeles in a deadline deal with the Nuggets, Reed played in just eight games with the Lakers, averaging 3.4 minutes per contest.

Reed (recently traded) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's matchup against Portland.

EDGE Analysis

Reed was acquired by the Lakers ahead of the trade deadline, but he wasn't available to make his debut Saturday against the Warriors. He's been left off the injury report ahead of Monday's contest, so it appears he'll suit up for the first time as a Laker, though it's unclear if he'll have a role in head coach Darvin Ham's rotation.

Reed was traded by the Nuggets to the Lakers, along with three second-round picks, for Thomas Bryant on Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reed averaged 2.3 points and 1.6 rebounds in 9.0 minutes across 35 games for the Nuggets this 2022-23. However, he doesn't project to have a significant role with the Lakers and was likely included in the trade in order for Denver to obtain a backup center. Reed will join his fourth team in five seasons.

Reed finished Wednesday's 131-126 overtime victory over Oklahoma City with zero points (0-7 FG, 0-5 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists in 25 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Reed missed all seven of his shot attempts, failing to make the most of what was a nice opportunity. Michael Porter was out with a heel issue, allowing Reed to step into a larger role. However, it was Vlatko Cancar who stepped up, exploding for a season-high 20 points. Even if Porter misses additional time, it would appear as though Cancar could be the primary beneficiary.

Reed will start Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Katy Winge of Altitude Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Michael Porter (heel) sidelined, Reed will make his first start of the 2022-23 season. In 12 appearances, Reed has averaged 1.9 points and 1.2 rebounds in 7.5 minutes per contest.

Reed racked up five points (2-4 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 18 minutes during Sunday's 98-97 win over the Mavericks.

EDGE Analysis

Reed saw additional run for the injury-riddled Nuggets, chipping in across the board in what was a nail-biting victory. The Nuggets simply had to go a little deeper in their playbook here, allowing the likes of Reed to play some extra minutes. However, based on what we have seen thus far this season, there is no reason for managers to get too excited.

Reed (personal) accumulated no counting stats across three minutes during Sunday's 121-110 loss to the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

The Nuggets didn't reveal Reed's status leading up to Sunday's matchup, but he logged some minutes off the bench in the loss. While he isn't a significant part of Denver's rotation, he should be available moving forward after missing Friday's game against the Jazz for personal reasons.

Reed (personal) is questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

Reed sat out the Nuggets' most recent game due to personal reasons and remains questionable to play on Sunday. Although Reed is not a large factor in the Nuggets' rotation, his absence could give a few extra minutes to Bruce Brown and Christian Braun.

Reed (personal) will not suit up for Friday's game against the Jazz, Harrison Wind of TheDNVR.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Reed was initially questionable for the matchup and is confirmed to be out Friday. His timeline to return is unknown, but his next opportunity will come on Sunday against the Lakers. In his absence, Bruce Brown and Christian Braun are likely to receive some extra run.

Reed is questionable for Friday's game against the Jazz for personal reasons.

EDGE Analysis

Reed has played in four of the Nuggets' five games, averaging 1.0 points in 7.3 minutes. His absence wouldn't affect the rotation much.