The Los Angeles Lakers have opted not to pick up the third-year option on guard Jalen Hood-Schifino’s rookie contract, a decision that means he will no longer be under contract for the 2025-2026 season, forfeiting a guaranteed $4 million salary for that year.
Hood-Schifino, known for his versatility and potential on both ends of the court, entered the NBA as the 17th overall pick in the 2023 draft, joining the Lakers following a successful college career at Indiana University.
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