Lakers waive Yi Jianlian, Anthony Brown

The Los Angeles Lakers have waived forward/center Yi Jianlian, per the request of Yi and his agent. The team also have waived forward Anthony Brown.

Yi, the 6th overall pick in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, averaged 3.0 points and 2.5 rebounds in 10.7 minutes per game over six contests with the Lakers this preseason.

Brown appeared in six games this preseason, averaging 3.2 points and 1.7 rebounds in 8.3 minutes per game. As a rookie with the Lakers last season, Brown averaged 4.0 points and 2.4 rebounds in 29 games (11 starts).

The Lakers roster stands at 15.