4 Lakers Who Won't Be Back in 2024

2. Spencer Dinwiddie

This was another move that sounded good in theory but didn't work out on the floor. Guard Spencer Dinwiddie signed with the Lakers back in February after clearing waivers. He was traded to the Toronto Raptors but was quickly released after that.

He was brought over to be an active ball handler and shot creator off the bench but that just didn't work. The Colorado product struggled to get into an offensive flow while his defense has always been questionable.

In 28 games with the Lakers, he put up 6.8 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. Meanwhile, he shot just 39.7% from the floor.

Dinwiddie, 31, wasn't a good fit in Los Angeles and the Lakers will be looking to get younger and more athletic in the backcourt.

1. Christian Wood

The Lakers and forward Christian Wood agreed to terms on a two-year, $5.7 million deal back in September. In March, he picked up his player option for next season. But don't read too much into it, as he is only slated to make $3 million next season.

Wood missed a large chunk of the 2023-24 season with a knee injury that forced him to get arthroscopic surgery.

When he came back, he never looked the same which was a disappointment. The Lakers brought him in, particularly for his offensive skillset but that part of his game seemed to have vanished.

Heading into the 2023-24 season, Wood averaged double-digit points for five straight seasons on three different teams.

Once he put on a Lakers uniform, things just looked off. In 50 games, he averaged 6.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, and shot 30.7% from 3-point land.

With Redick now in the fold, the Lakers will be hard-pressed to reshape this roster. They'll be active on the trade market and Wood's name is someone that will be thrown in there. I can easily see the Lakers attaching Wood in any deal to free up the cap space and the roster spot.

Not all free-agent signings will work and that's okay. But there comes a time when you should move on and that time is now for the Lakers regarding Wood.

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