In advance of the expected signing of Dylan Windler to a two-way contract, the Lakers have waived two-way players Alex Fudge and D’Moi Hodge, the team announced in a press release. The statement doesn’t mention Windler or indicate how the other open two-way slot might be used.
Sunday marks the waiver deadline to avoid having two-way contracts guaranteed for the remainder of the season, so L.A. won’t have any further financial obligations to either Fudge or Hodge. Both players earned approximately $248K on their two-way deals, and they each received a $250K bonus because the team won the in-season tournament.
Fudge, a 20-year-old small forward, saw minimal playing time in four games with the Lakers, and averaged 8.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 10 games for the team’s South Bay G League affiliate. The two-way contract he signed this summer covered two seasons, but the second year is non-guaranteed.
Hodge, a 25-year-old shooting guard, appeared in seven games with the Lakers and 16 for South Bay, averaging 11.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals with the G League team.
Looks like they sent Fudge Packing.
Very original…
Interesting choice of words
When told of the waiver, his reply, “oh fudge!”
This is a big deal. Never before in NBA history have two players with 5-letter last names ending in ‘dge’ been waived on the same day.
Take your word for it. For all I know, there have only been three players in league history who played exactly 37 minutes 6 games in a row.
In other news, Hingle McCringleberry signed by the Pistons
Didn’t he go to Crappensburgh State?
Should’ve waved Darvin Ham and let this dude coach. He can’t be worse.
*waived
Womp womp
Well, Fudge.
Hahahah, I’m rooting for this guy. Alex Fudge sounds me like an English gentleman, a detective.
Seriously, I hope he plays good ball and stays in the league, and comes back to the Lakers soon.