The Los Angeles Lakers intend to waive Trevor Ariza and use roster spot to convert a young player prior to Sunday’s deadline to sign a player, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.

The Los Angeles Lakers intend to waive Trevor Ariza and use roster spot to convert a young player prior to Sunday’s deadline to sign a player, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Open roster spot now provides flexibility to add to roster.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 7, 2022

ANALYSIS: This shouldn't shock anyone seeing how the Lakers have already been ousted from playoff contention. Odds are, the spot will be used on Wenyen Gabriel, who was one of the team's few bright spots this season.