October 25, 2016

Los Angeles Lakers waive Yi Jianlian, Anthony Brown before season opener

New Jersey Nets forward Yi Jianlian of China looks up while warming up prior to playing the Charlotte Bobcats in Charlotte Yi Jianlian returned to NBA last month after a four-year absence in an attempt to win a job with the Lakers.REUTERS

The Los Angeles Lakers __have waived Yi Jianlian at the Chinese forward’s request.

The Lakers also waived forward Anthony Brown on Monday and apparently kept Metta World Peace on their opening night roster.

Yi returned to the NBA last month after a four-year absence in an attempt to win a job with the Lakers. The 7-footer was the sixth overall pick in the 2007 draft.

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Yi averaged 3.0 points and 2.5 rebounds during the preseason. But Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said Yi apparently didn’t think he would __have a prominent role with the team.

The Lakers also released Brown, their second-round pick out of Stanford last year.

The surprising moves mean World Peace and journeyman Thomas Robinson likely have made the opening roster.

The Lakers host Houston on Wednesday.

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