The Kings waived Bazemore on Thursday, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Bazemore is an NBA journeyman who has played on five teams in 10 seasons. Last season, the veteran averaged 3.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 0.6 steals in 14.0 minutes across 49 games for the Lakers. Bazemore will likely look to join a team looking for dependable outside shooting.
Bazemore signed a one-year contract with the Kings on Sunday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Bazemore spent the 2021-22 season with the Lakers and averaged just 3.4 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 14.0 minutes per game. He'll attempt to bounce back on his one-year deal with Sacramento.
Lakers' Kent Bazemore: Scores season-high 13 points
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Bazemore posted 13 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist in 14 minutes during Friday's 117-114 loss to the Hornets.
With LeBron James (knee), Anthony Davis (wrist) and Malik Monk (groin) sidelined, Bazemore saw an increased role and scored a season-high 13 points in just 14 minutes of action. While the scoring outburst is a positive sign, that type of production is likely unsustainable. Even with all the injuries, Bazemore still was the ninth man in coach Frank Vogel's rotation.
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Lakers' Kent Bazemore: Makes rare appearance Tuesday
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Bazemore contributed zero points (0-1 FG) in two minutes during Tuesday's 106-96 win over the Nets.
Bazemore saw the court for just the third time this calendar year, highlighting his role, or lack thereof, on the Lakers right now. After starting the season as a regular part of the rotation, things have trended in the wrong direction over the past month. Obviously, the veteran is not a name worth discussing in any fantasy league at this point.
Lakers' Kent Bazemore: Clears injury designation Friday
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Bazemore (COVID-19 protocols) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's contest against the Trail Blazers.
As expected, Bazemore will rejoin the team after a six-game absence. However, his role has been minimal since mid-November, averaging just 3.0 points and 1.9 rebounds over his past eight appearances.
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Lakers' Kent Bazemore: Expected to be available Friday
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Bazemore (COVID-19 protocols) is out Wednesday against the Grizzlies but is expected to be available Friday against the Trail Blazers, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register reports.
Bazemore will miss a sixth straight game Wednesday but appears set to re-join the rotation Friday. That said, his role has been minimal since mid-November. Over his past eight appearances, he's averaged 3.0 points and 1.9 rebounds in 9.4 minutes.
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Lakers' Kent Bazemore: Remains in protocols
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Bazemore (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) won't be available for Tuesday's game against the Rockets.
Tuesday will mark 10 days since Bazemore first entered the health and safety protocols, but he apparently hasn't made enough progress in his recovery to gain clearance to play. He'll miss his fifth straight game Tuesday, and Bazemore will also be at risk of remaining out for the second half of the back-to-back set Wednesday in Memphis.
Bazemore (COVID-19 health and safety protocols) is listed as out for Tuesday's game against the Suns.
Bazemore, who entered the health and safety protocols Sunday, will be sidelined for a second straight game. Unless he's able to test out of the protocol early, Bazemore will likely miss all three of the Lakers' games this week.
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Lakers' Kent Bazemore: Out for COVID-19-related reasons
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The Lakers ruled Bazemore out for Sunday's game against the Bulls after placing him in the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.
He becomes the sixth member of the Lakers to join the health and safety protocols, putting him in danger of not only sitting out Sunday, but likely, additional contests to follow. Due to the Lakers' dwindling depth, Bazemore started in Friday's 110-92 loss to the Timberwolves, scoring 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt) and adding seven rebounds, three assists and two steals in 24 minutes.
Lakers' Kent Bazemore: Will be in rotation Wednesday
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Bazemore will join the rotation Wednesday against the Mavericks, Kyle Goon of The Orange County Register reports.
Malik Monk and Talen Horton-Tucker landed in COVID-19 protocols, so coach Frank Vogel is digging deep into his bench. In Bazemore's 19 appearances this season, he's averaged 4.2 points and 1.9 rebounds in 18.6 minutes.
