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Trey Jamison of the Lakers has spoken out about his debut with the team, in which he played for 14 minutes during a victory.
Los Angeles - Due to the fact that NBA two-way contracts do not count against the salary cap, teams are able to rotate players throughout the season. With each team having three two-way contract slots, this has become a good method for evaluating players through repeated trials.
The Lakers recently made a change, releasing two-way contract player Quincy Olivari and signing Trey Jamison, who made his debut against the Brooklyn Nets on Friday.
With Anthony Davis sidelined, Jackson Hayes entered the starting lineup, making Trey Jamison the default backup center for the Lakers against the Nets. He grabbed 4 rebounds and recorded 2 blocks in over 14 minutes of play.
After the game, Jamison discussed why he was somewhat disappointed with his rebounding numbers.
"Four rebounds is a bit poor, I should have at least gotten 6 or 7," Jamison said. "I missed some games, but I won't lie, my goal is physicality. To do all the hard things and let others do the easy things. They can score, I'll set screens, I'll grab rebounds, but I have to perform better than tonight."
The Lakers have listed both Davis and Hayes as questionable for Sunday's big city matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. If one or both of them are unable to play, Jamison is likely to reassume the role of backup center for the Lakers.
Looking back on joining the Lakers, while Olivari has become a fan favorite among Lakers and NBA fans, the team's need for frontcourt help prompted Jamison's signing. Jared Vanderbilt and Christian Wood, two players who were expected to enter the rotation, have both been sidelined due to injuries this season.
Hayes also has his own injury issues, leading to a weak frontcourt for the Lakers. Trey Jamison did not expect to play as much in his Lakers debut, as he found out just before tip-off that Davis would be unavailable and he would be required to rotate in.
"I found out about five minutes before the game. But that's basketball," Jamison said. "It's a blessing to be able to cut my teeth and get things done. The nervousness of the first game is over, now it's time to start working hard."
Jamison began the season with the New Orleans Pelicans, also on a two-way contract. Before being waived by the Pelicans, he appeared in 16 games for them. During the 2023-24 rookie season, he had stints with the Washington Wizards and Memphis Grizzlies.
Once the Lakers' frontcourt recovers from their injuries, if Jamison remains with the team, he is likely to see some representation in the South Bay Development League. For now, however, he is just grateful to have joined the organization.
"About 48 hours ago, I was still at my mom's house, packing my bags as if I were going to Los Angeles. Then I was shocked, what luggage should I pack, what shoes should I bring," Jamison said. "I'm so excited. When I got here, I was stunned. The fans, the cheers, the culture, I thought to myself, I'm really lucky to have this opportunity."