Although he put together a solid body of work during NBA preseason action, it wasn't enough for RJ Davis to make the Los Angeles Lakers' opening day roster.
The Los Angeles Lakers have waived RJ Davis, Augustas Maru010diulionis, Anton Watson and Nate Williams.
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 18, 2025
The former UNC basketball star was among the final cuts by the Lakers as they trimmed their roster down to the standard roster size. With Davis, the Lakers waived four players, including Augustas Maru010diulionis, Anton Watson and Nate Williams.
Davis appeared in five preseason contests, averaging 8.