Trey Jemison played 38 games last season for the New Orleans Pelicans and Los Angeles Lakers.
The 25-year-old had averages of 2.5 points and 2.8 rebounds per contest while shooting 55.4% from the field.
Earlier this week, the Lakers announced that they had waived Jemison.
Trey Jemison has been waived by the Lakers.
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) July 21, 2025
Many NBA fans reacted to the news on social media.
@BronGotGame: “U were a good enforcer but that was about it”
@LakeShowJoe_: “This is the right move. Best to Trey, love his hustle.”
@BocaSportsBets: “They have 8 other centers they’ll be fine”
@JamesCalleo: “Good had to go”
@BrucePurnell113: “He had a terrible summer league! Couldn’t screen without fouling. Struggled to rebound. Just clunky hoops man. Plays hard though.”
Mar 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Trey Jemison III (55) reacts after scoring a basket against the against the New York Knicks during the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
@CanWeTalkLakers: “Please just waive and stretch Gabe Vincent man”
@XOLakeShow: “About time”
@Teddy__grahamz: “Great person but it’s about what we need now”
@Griffin_Global1: “We never played in any significant minutes.
Lakers allow politics to ruin young players and what we could get out of them”
Jan 17, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Day’Ron Sharpe (20) and Los Angeles Lakers Trey Jemison III (55) reach for a rebound in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Jemison has played two seasons for the Pelicans, Lakers, Grizzlies and Wizards.
His career averages are 4.2 points and 3.8 rebounds per contest while shooting 55.2% from the field in 63 games.
Via NBA G League (on June 20, 2024): “Trey Jemison was a FORCE around the rim for the @memgrizz ! The 6’10” two-way signee averaged 7.4 PPG and 5.8 RPG including 10.0 PPG and 7.1 RPG in 14 games as a starter. 💪
He had seven double-digit scoring games including a career-high 24 PTS vs. the Wizards. #GLeagueAlum”
Trey Jemison was a FORCE around the rim for the @memgrizz! The 6’10” two-way signee averaged 7.4 PPG and 5.8 RPG including 10.0 PPG and 7.1 RPG in 14 games as a starter. 💪
He had seven double-digit scoring games including a career-high 24 PTS vs. the Wizards. #GLeagueAlum pic.twitter.com/MjOm6wiiJz
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) June 20, 2024