The Lakers waived Milton on Sunday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Milton will now have to explore other opportunities. The 28-year-old guard was traded from Brooklyn to Los Angeles in December, averaging 3.9 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 11.4 minutes per game across 30 regular-season appearances (one start) with the Lakers.

Milton averaged 5.5 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 14.7 minutes over 57 games during the 2024-25 regular season.

EDGE Analysis

Milton logged only four total minutes during LA's first-round Western Conference playoff series against Minnesota, and he struggled to carve out a role after joining the team at the end of the calendar year. He averaged 3.6 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 32 games after being traded from the Nets, reaching double figures in the scoring column four times. Milton has suited up for five different teams over his last two seasons, so some stability would presumably benefit his overall development.

Milton is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 against the Timberwolves on Saturday, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Lakers rested most of their regulars for the regular-season finale against the Trail Blazers on April 13, and while Milton had an impressive performance in that matchup, he'll return to his regular bench role for this postseason opener. Milton had 16 points, two rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in the loss to the Trail Blazers, but he will revert to the bench with Luka Doncic starting at point guard.

Milton closed Sunday's 109-81 loss to the Trail Blazers with 16 points (5-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 43 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Milton posted a solid line in this regular-season finale, though he only saw an expanded role because the regular starters were given an extra day of rest. Milton should have a minimal role off the bench in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, so his fantasy upside will be almost nonexistent.

Milton will be in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Milton is one of several players not in the Lakers' usual rotation that will be in the first unit Sunday. The veteran guard has started one other game this season, finishing with 16 points, 12 assists, three rebounds and one steal for the Nets against the Spurs on Dec. 27.

Milton had one rebound across two minutes during Tuesday's 136-120 loss to the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Milton made a rare appearance in the loss, suiting up for just the second time in the past nine games. With the Lakers trotting out a relatively healthy lineup on a nightly basis, Milton finds himself buried on the depth chart. He has appeared in just nine games over the past month, averaging 2.8 points in 9.4 minutes.

Milton finished Friday's 131-126 loss to Denver with 16 points (7-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal across 28 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Milton has filled in aptly amid the Lakers' myriad of absences. The seventh-year pro Jumped up the depth chart due to Gabe Vincent's (knee) absence, and he has the potential to stay where he is in the rotation due to Vincent's recent struggles. Milton will show some flashes while the team is depleted, but he'll face an uphill battle for minutes once Luka Doncic (calf) and Vincent return.

Milton accumulated 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists and two steals in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 136-115 victory over the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Austin Reaves missed his second straight game with a calf issue but remains day-to-day. Gabe Vincent wasn't able to generate much offense in the first unit, while Milton and Dalton Knecht combined to score 25 points off the bench. Milton will find minutes hard to come by once Reaves is healthy again, however.

Milton closed with one rebound over three minutes during Saturday's 123-100 win over the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

Milton continues to be used sparingly off the bench for the Lakers, having played fewer than 10 minutes in four of the past five games. The arrival of Luka Doncic basically puts the proverbial nail in the coffin on Milton's potential opportunities. Barring injuries to other players, he will likely spend the remainder of the season on the fringes of the rotation.

Milton logged 21 points (7-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Thursday's 134-96 win over Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Milton got extended playing time off the bench Thursday due to the Lakers being a bit shorthanded and the blowout nature of the contest. He provided a nice offensive lift by finishing as one of three Los Angeles players with 20 or more points. Milton posted his second-highest scoring total of the season, having surpassed the 20-point mark in three outings.