The Lakers waived King on Thursday, according to the NBA transactions log.

EDGE Analysis

The Lakers signed King on Wednesday and waived him approximately 24 hours after that initial move, and unless he's acquired by another team via waivers, all signs point to him heading to the G League to play for the South Bay Lakers. King spent most of the 2022-23 season at that level while playing for the Delaware Blue Coats, the 76ers' affiliate, for whom he averaged 16.5 points, 5.0 assists and 4.7 rebounds in 32 games.

The Lakers signed King to a contract Wednesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

EDGE Analysis

While the details of the contract have not yet been released, the deal is likely an Exhibit 10 contract. This would mean that King is set to spend the 2023-24 season with the Lakers' G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers.

King (undisclosed) is out for Wednesday's Summer League game against the Jazz, Lauren Rosen of the 76ers' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

King started in Philadelphia's Summer League opener and logged 10 points, eight rebounds and five assists across 29 minutes. It's unclear how long King will be sidelined, but his next chance to play will come Thursday against Oklahoma City.

King mustered 11 points (4-12 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 0-1 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 28 minutes during Thursday's 114-110 win over Rio Grande.

EDGE Analysis

King struggled from the field but still scored in double figures for a sixth straight game and fell one board shy of a double-double. Across 53 G League appearances, the 24-year-old has averaged 17.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists, 1.5 steals and 0.7 blocks in 31.3 minutes per game. King was recalled to the NBA club following the Blue Coats' win, but he's not expected to feature in Philadelphia's postseason rotation.

King posted 20 points (7-16 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five assists, three rebounds and three steals in 34 minutes during Sunday's 108-94 win over Long Island.

EDGE Analysis

King wasn't efficient but still scored at least 20 points for the third time over his past five games to help Delaware advance to the G League Showcase Cup Championship. The 23-year-old forward also recorded at least three steals for a third straight game.

King registered 14 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, two assists, three steals and two blocks in 34 minutes during Thursday's 104-99 win over Capital City.

EDGE Analysis

King and Braxton Key both recorded multiple tallies in each defensive category and helped Delaware advance to the semifinals of the G League playoffs. It was just the fourth time King has recorded at least two steals and two blocks in a game this season.

King notched 17 points (6-19 FG, 4-13 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six assists, four rebounds, three steals and one block in 34 minutes during Saturday's 125-121 loss to Fort Wayne.

EDGE Analysis

King made 21 of his final 45 three-pointers during the regular season and scored at least 20 points in three of those five contests. Across 50 appearances, he's averaging 17.7 points while shooting 46.0 percent from the field and 36.2 percent from deep.

King totaled 23 points (7-23 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Friday's 114-110 loss to Fort Wayne.

EDGE Analysis

King scored at least 20 points for the fourth time over his past six campaigns. Across 50 appearances, he's averaging 17.7 points while shooting 46.0 percent from the field and 36.2 percent from deep.

King posted 21 points (8-12 FG, 5-8 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks in 30 minutes during Saturday's 119-112 loss to Windy City.

EDGE Analysis

King scored just six points (3-10 FG) in his last outing, but he bounced back by notching his third 20-plus-point game over his last five appearances. He also posted multiple tallies in each defensive category for the first time since Nov. 19.

King posted 27 points (9-10 FG, 7-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and four assists in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 148-116 win over Texas.

EDGE Analysis

King sank a season-high seven three-pointers en route to his highest-scoring outing since Nov. 21, when he posted a season-high 30 in a win over the Capitanes. Across 46 appearances, King is averaging 17.8 points while shooting 46.8 percent from the field and 36.0 percent from deep.