As the Lakers concluded their regular season, they chose not to make any roster changes, valuing team chemistry heading into the playoffs. Despite Trey Jemison and Christian Koloko being available for postseason action, management decided against waiving any players to include them. The Lakers, coming off a 50-win season, focused on maintaining their successful dynamic. Team sources indicated that changes were deemed unnecessary, particularly as Jemison and Koloko had limited playing time. They will continue to engage in practice despite their inability to play, solidifying the roster as the playoffs begin.
A team source told ESPN the Lakers 'liked the chemistry of the group' during the regular season and wanted to keep that dynamic together for the playoffs.
In the end, this would've been a marginal change that likely wouldn't have affected the Lakers' rotation much due to the minor roles of Jemison and Koloko.
L.A. is a 50-win team, and if the chemistry is great and these are end-of-the-bench guys anyway, perhaps it's best not to rock the boat.
Jemison and Koloko will continue to practice and be as involved with the Lakers as much as possible, despite being unable to play in games.
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