On January 13, Beijing time, the Lakers officially announced that the team had re-signed the 21-year-old Dunbuya with a two-way contract and cut center Huff. It was the second time the Lakers had signed Dumboya this season, having signed him to a two-way contract on Oct. 13 but cutting him on Nov. 17.
Dumboya is 2.03 meters tall and has played two games for the Lakers this season, averaging 7 points, 3 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 1 block per game. The first game was against the Blazers, Dunbuya had 8 minutes and 3 seconds to play, 4 of 4 from 4, 1 of 1 three-point shooting, 10 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals and 1 block, personal plus-minus +17; the second game was against the Timberwolves, Dunbuya played 8 minutes and 20 seconds, 4 shots 1 of 4, 4 points, 2 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block, personal plus or minus +7.
The Lakers cut Huff is 2 meters 16 tall and plays as a center. Played 4 games this season, averaging 5 minutes per game without any points. Previously, Vogel said that after the return of thick eyebrows, he will play the center position, and James will make a cameo appearance as a substitute center, which means that the Lakers have less and less demand for centers, and Howard and Jordan Jr. can not get playing time, let alone Huff. The Lakers cut him, for granted.
According to US media reports, the Lakers' new transaction target has been exposed. Previously, the Lakers were interested in getting the Pistons' Grant and the Pacers' Turner, and now, their list of reinforcement targets has the Raptors' Little Trent on their list.
According to NBA reporter Michael Scotto, sources revealed that the Lakers have been conducting research in the league, expressing interest in Raptors guard Trent Jr. So far this season, Trent Jr. has played in 33 games, averaging 16.4 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, shooting 42.1% from the field and 36.8% from three-point range.
The Lakers also updated their injury list against the Kings today, the only change being that Anthony was nervous and turned into a questionable (maybe 50% on the pitch). The Lakers reporter reported, "Anthony got up feeling nervous and would test before the game to see how it felt." "The rest of the injury list remains the same, with thick eyebrows and Nunn absent, and James with a high probability of playing.