Lakers waive veteran centre Andrew Bogut after 24 games

Boston Celtics guard Terry Rozier has his shot blocked by Los Angeles Lakers centre Andrew Bogut. (CJ Gunther/EPA)

LOS ANGELES — Veteran centre Andrew Bogut has been waived by the Los Angeles Lakers after 24 games with the club.

The Lakers made the move Saturday.

Bogut joined the Lakers on Sept. 19 and played only sparingly for the struggling team. The Australian big man averaged 1.5 points and 3.3 rebounds while starting five games.

Before the Lakers’ loss to Charlotte on Friday night, Los Angeles coach Luke Walton praised Bogut’s veteran influence on the young team, including his example on defence.

The Lakers (11-27) are in last place in the Western Conference after nine consecutive losses.

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