The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard Sun Yue, it was announced on Friday.

?With the talent level and depth of our roster, the situation simply doesn?t provide an opportunity for Sun Yue to get the chance to play that he deserves,? said General Manager Mitch Kupchak. ?We feel it is in Sun?s best interests to be able to go to a team where he can get the minutes to play and showcase his considerable talents. We appreciate Sun?s contributions to last season?s championship team, and wish him the best of luck with the rest of his career.?

?I want to thank Sun Yue for his professionalism and for the contributions he made to our team last season,? said Lakers Head Coach Phil Jackson.