Trey Jemison Rumors

Los Angeles is expected to keep both Trey Jemison III and Christian Koloko for next season. Jemison has a second year left on the two-year two-way deal he signed with the Lakers last season. Koloko is a restricted free agent, and the Lakers could bring him back on another two-way contract.

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Khobi Price: When asked why two-way big men Trey Jemison or Christian Koloko weren't converted to standard contracts in light of Alex Len's lack of playing time, Rob Pelinka said LAL thought Alex was a "good player who deserved to be on our roster," and JJ Redick makes the decision who plays.

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Dave McMenamin: Lakers two-way players Trey Jemison III and Christian Koloko were not converted to full fledge NBA contracts before the regular season ended, so they are ineligible to play in the playoffs. However, both practiced with the team today and will be with the team for the playoff run.

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A player on a two-way contract is ineligible for the playoffs. L.A. has until April 13, the last day of the regular season, to convert Goodwin or Jemison's contract to a standard NBA deal to have them available for the postseason. But the Lakers already have all 15 roster spots filled, so it would involve waiving a player to make it happen. Cam Reddish would be an obvious choice after falling out of the rotation, even with Rui Hachimura sitting out weeks because of a knee injury. He was already traded to the Charlotte Hornets this season before the Mark Williams deal was rescinded.

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Freeing up the other spot is trickier. L.A. signed 7-footer Alex Len to its final roster spot last month, and Len turned down interest from the Indiana Pacers to come, sources told ESPN. Thus far, he has been used sparingly by Redick, with the coach turning to Jemison in backup center minutes behind Jaxson Hayes during L.A.'s recent eight-game winning streak.

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Paul Garcia: Lakers injury report: Luka - Probable DFS - Probable OUT LeBron, Rui, Kleber, Jemison III

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Dave McMenamin: Dorian Finney-Smith and Gabe Vincent have been upgraded to probable. Trey Jemison is out.

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Michael Scotto: The Los Angeles Lakers signed center Trey Jemison to a two-year, two-way deal, league sources told @hoopshype. He’s averaged 5.1 points on 53.6 percent shooting and 4.3 rebounds in 18 minutes over two seasons combined with the Wizards, Grizzlies, and Pelicans. pic.x.com/GBJhlT61QS

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Dave McMenamin: JJ Redick says that the Lakers’ addition of the 6-10, 270-pound center Trey Jemison on a two-way contract coincides with his and his coaching staff’s interest in experimenting with more two-big lineups with Anthony Davis + another 5 on the floor

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Trevor Lane: Lakers officially announce the signing of Trey Jemison

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Jake Fischer: The Lakers plan to sign Trey Jemison to Los Angeles' open two-way spot, league sources tell me and @TheSteinLine. Lakers waived guard Quincy Olivari earlier on Wednesday.

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Michael Scotto: The New Orleans Pelicans are waiving two-way center Trey Jemison, league sources told @hoopshype. Jemison has averaged 5.1 points on 53.6 percent shooting and 4.3 rebounds in 18 minutes over three seasons combined with the Washington Wizards, Memphis Grizzlies and Pelicans. pic.x.com/eGdwW3bysB

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In the world of professional basketball, where intensity and competition can often overshadow camaraderie, Trey Jemison has stood out as a beacon of positivity on every squad. The newest addition to the New Orleans Pelicans, Jemison is not just known for his towering presence on the court but also for his infectious optimism and gentle demeanor. At 6-foot-10, 260 pounds he might be a giant in stature but his heart and spirit are even larger. ClutchPoints got to chat with the Big Easy’s big man about everything from Pelicans predictions, country music, playing one-on-one games against Mom, and the expected on-court role next to Zion Williamson. The GOAT of Hoover High School still beams with pride when thinking back on being the school’s first 1,000-point scorer and a two-time all-state team honoree. The love of the game goes back even further, basically to the first time Jemison touched a ball.

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“I fell in love with the game when I was like six or seven. My mom used to play with me in the driveway growing up, and I always loved it,” explained Jemison. “Then playing little leagues through high school, man it was crazy. I went to three high schools around Birmingham, Alabama. But when it became special, going to Homewood and that feeling of winning, you know what I’m saying, it is unlike any other feeling in the world. I just fell in love with it for real.”

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