Former Laker signs in Spain

2025-02-25 18:17

Armel Traore has joined BAXI Manresa in the Spanish ACB League after being waived by the Los Angeles Lakers.

Credit: ZUMAPRESS.com - Scanpix
Credit ZUMAPRESS.com - Scanpix

French forward Armel Traore is set to continue his career in the Spanish ACB League with BAXI Manresa after departing from the Los Angeles Lakers.

He will join the team for the remainder of the season, with an option for an additional campaign, as announced officially.

In early February, the Lakers waived Traore to create roster space for guard Jordan Goodwin.

Free throws this season

76%
18,5
Points made: 18,5
Accuracy: 76,4%
Place in standings: 1
Record max: 29
Record min: 8
Most made FTs: Derrick Alston

The 22-year-old forward went undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft and signed a two-way contract with the Lakers on July 5, 2024.

During his time with the team, he played in nine NBA games, averaging 1.6 points and 1.7 rebounds in 7.4 minutes per game.

Before joining the NBA, Traore played for INSEP's CFBB, AS Monaco, Metropolitans 92, and ADA Blois.



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