RJ Davis Waived By Los Angeles Lakers

Posted Oct 19, 2025
Former North Carolina guard R.J. Davis was one of four players the Los Angeles Lakers waived on Saturday, but is expected to join the South Bay Lakers, the team’s G League affiliate. In five preseason games, Davis averaged 16.1 minutes, 8.6 points, and 1.4 rebounds per game, shooting 50% from 3-point range and making 13 of 14 free-throw attempts. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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