The Indiana Pacers released Duane Washington Jr. on Thursday, and the Los Angeles Lakers should rush to try and sign the young sharpshooter.
Washington, 22, had a promising debut season with the Pacers last year. He averaged 9.9 points per game while shooting 37.7 percent on 3-pointers. His numbers look excellent after adjusting for playing time, averaging 17.6 points and 3.2 assists per 36 minutes.
As predicted by HoopsHype’s Yossi Gozlan, however, Indiana’s front office waived Washington to clear the cap space to make an offer sheet to restricted free agent Deandre Ayton.
