Los Angeles Lakers Reportedly Release Talented 3-Point Shooter

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Los Angeles Lakers will waive Blake Hinson.

Jul 6, 2024; San Francisco, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Blake Hinson (36) shoots the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images / Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

UPDATE: The Lakers have officially waived Blake Hinson.

Blake Hinson is coming off a strong season of college basketball for Pitt.

He averaged 18.5 points and 4.4 rebounds per contest while shooting 45.4% from the field and 42.1% from the three-point range in 33 games.

After going unselected in the 2024 NBA Draft back in June, Hinson signed a two-way deal with the Los Angeles Lakers over the offseason.

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward Blake Hinson to a two-way contract. pic.twitter.com/UPfvCS3cBA

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) July 5, 2024

On Sunday evening, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that the Lakers will now waive Hinson.

Via Scotto: "Los Angeles Lakers are waiving two-way guard Blake Hinson, sources told @hoopshype. Hinson averaged 18.5 points and shot 42.1% from 3-point range at Pittsburgh. The 6-foot-8 guard’s shooting intrigued teams following the draft. He’s now expected to draw interest in free agency."

Los Angeles Lakers are waiving two-way guard Blake Hinson, sources told @hoopshype. Hinson averaged 18.5 points and shot 42.1% from 3-point range at Pittsburgh. The 6-foot-8 guard’s shooting intrigued teams following the draft. He’s now expected to draw interest in free agency. pic.twitter.com/ict8Xi37Ps

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) September 16, 2024

The move comes after Shams Charania of The Athletic reported (on Saturday) that the Lakers are signing Christian Koloko to a contract.

Via Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation: "This move makes room for Christian Koloko. Hinson has serious talent as a shooter, I’m sure someone is going to pick him up"

This move makes room for Christian Koloko. Hinson has serious talent as a shooter, I’m sure someone is going to pick him up https://t.co/Q3dwxiQ4cn

— Trevor Lane (@Trevor_Lane) September 16, 2024

Hinson played for the Lakers at NBA Summer League.

He averaged 10.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest while shooting 34.1% from the field and 32.8% from the three-point range in eight games (one start).

FIVE threes from Blake Hinson in his Summer Lakers debut 😎 pic.twitter.com/HEe2Gar3UJ

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) July 6, 2024

The Lakers are coming off a season where they were the seventh seed in the Western Conference with a 47-35 record.

They lost to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs (in five games).