Lakers report card: Wenyen Gabriel

Lakers forward Wenyen Gabriel reaches for a loose ball during a game against the Raptors.
Lakers ahead Wenyen Gabriel reaches for a free ball throughout a recreation in opposition to the Raptors in March.
(Jae C. Hong / Related Press)

Over the subsequent week The Instances will conduct exit evaluations of the Lakers’ roster, participant by participant. At present’s group features a have a look at ahead Wenyen Gabriel’s key stats, contract standing, preseason expectations, present actuality and what the long run holds.

Key stats: Began 4 video games and averaged 15.2 minutes per recreation.

Contract standing: Signed to an ordinary NBA contract final Friday, with the Lakers holding the choice on his deal subsequent season for $1.8 million.

The expectation on Oct. 19: He was signed to a two-way contract on the finish of February.

The truth on April 10: Gabriel was strong in his position off the bench, enjoying with vitality and hustle.

The long run: The Lakers are his sixth membership in two seasons of NBA play. They like his athleticism and willingness to be coached, so count on him to be given the prospect to increase his position subsequent season.

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