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VI's D’Moi M. Hodge waived by LA Lakers

- could remain with Lakers in G League if not snapped up by other teams
Virgin Islands’ D. Moi M. Hodge’s stint with the Los Angeles Lakers first team in the National Basketball Association (NBA) has come to an end, as the Lakers has waived his 2-way contract. Photo: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that they have requested waivers on two-way forward Alex Fudge, left, and two-way guard D’Moi M. Hodge, right. Photo: NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers announced that they have requested waivers on two-way forward Alex Fudge, left, and two-way guard D’Moi M. Hodge, right. Photo: NBA
LOS ANGELES, California, USA- Virgin Islands’ D'Moi M. Hodge’s stint with the Los Angeles Lakers first team in the National Basketball Association (NBA) has come to an end, as the Lakers has waived his 2-way contract.

Hodge signed with the Lakers on July 3, 2023, and appeared in seven regular-season contests this season for the purple and gold, averaging 2.0 points in 5.9 minutes.

The [British] Virgin Islands' native, the first from the territory to play in the NBA, saw action in 16 games this season for South Bay, recording averages of 11.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.4 steals in 22.6 minutes.

The deadline for two-way contracts to become guaranteed is this Sunday, so the Lakers are opening up a couple of two-way roster spots to add other players. It has already been reported that L.A. has agreed to sign wing Dylan Windler after his impressive performance for the Westchester Knicks in the G League on Friday night.

Waiving of Hodge a ‘surprise’- Lakers Nation

Lakers Nation called the waiving of Hodge by the Lakers a “surprise”.

The Lakers also waived forward Alex Fudge who, similar to Hodge, played very sparing minutes for the Lakers this season at 3.6 in four games, averaging 1.0 points. Fudge played in 10 games with South Bay though and averaged 8.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists, and 1.6 blocks in 18.7 minutes.

Colin R. Castleton is the one two-way player the Lakers chose not to waive, which isn’t surprising considering he is having an outstanding season so far with South Bay, averaging 18.7 points, 11.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.6 blocks while shooting 60.1% from the field in 12 G League games.

According to Lakers Nation, with Hodge and Fudge now both being waived, other teams will have a chance to claim them if they have an open two-way spot.

It said if Hodge and Fudge both go unclaimed and hit free agency though, then perhaps they will choose to remain with the South Bay Lakers to continue their development in the G League for the rest of the season.

25 Responses to “VI's D’Moi M. Hodge waived by LA Lakers”

  • YATTA (07/01/2024, 12:12) Like (6) Dislike (49) Reply
    LMBAO. I told ayo so. Aint I say that D’moi needed to submit to the greatness of Bron and AD and worship them? Only once he submitted his heart and soul to the game and greatest players would he have truly learned his craft. Boss i used to talk to grown man all the time and tell them D’moi was a diversity hire. This man NBA performance has been trash. Mediocre to say the lease. Like he come from the NCAA and become scared or coward in the NBA. Crazy to think though that he weak in the NBA but strong in the G League. If you gon be strong in the G league just as good you go home and play at save the seed and the sports complex. Wish you luck my boy but whenever you end up (nba career probably over) , please submit your heart and soul to the greats so you can develop ur craft.
    • @yatta (07/01/2024, 12:49) Like (21) Dislike (2) Reply
      You never said any of those things before.
      • Huh? (07/01/2024, 19:37) Like (10) Dislike (1) Reply
        Can someone take the device away from Yatta. Anyhow, all the glitters is not gold. It's not about hard work in that part of the world sometimes. It's about rituals and sacrifice, allegedly.
    • Citizen (08/01/2024, 00:36) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      Look how far you made it in comparison to this young man. Your a fake name typer only getting a second of read time on VInO blog.
  • HE IS NOT DONE YET (07/01/2024, 12:24) Like (20) Dislike (0) Reply
    HE COULD GO TO EUROPE OR CHINA TO PLAY OR SIMPLY JOIN A LIGHT NBA TEAM WHERE HE WOULD GET MORE PLAYING TIME
  • I HATE THE LAKERS (07/01/2024, 12:28) Like (19) Dislike (6) Reply
    NEVER LIKED THEM FROM BEFORE NOW MAKES IT WORST
  • asura (07/01/2024, 12:30) Like (25) Dislike (0) Reply
    he will be ok mon
  • map (07/01/2024, 13:09) Like (24) Dislike (2) Reply
    He will always be on the map. Look out for the next move.
  • Not a Lakers fan. (07/01/2024, 13:22) Like (19) Dislike (6) Reply
    I was never a Lakers or LeBron fan. Dmoi will Excell on another team where he will get more playing time.
  • Miss Juliette (07/01/2024, 13:31) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    They gave him his debut and farewell.
  • PLEASE STOP (07/01/2024, 14:26) Like (24) Dislike (2) Reply
    The young man will be just fine. One door closes, another one will open. GRANNY ALWAYS SAY A DISAPPOINTMENT IS A BLESSING.
  • hmm (07/01/2024, 16:06) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    So it go sometimes
  • q (07/01/2024, 16:25) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
    IF GAVEN MORE PLAYING TIME HE WILL SHINE.
  • tola (07/01/2024, 16:39) Like (11) Dislike (4) Reply
    The real hater them couldn’t for this news but just remember now it’s time to focus n go even harder
  • Mike Larry (07/01/2024, 17:02) Like (2) Dislike (15) Reply
    So these means he isnt invited to practice tomorrow? Them man ask he for his keys, jersey and jock strap back? Them man say a big reason for it is they had alot of trouble sourcing an XXS jock strap for he. Any true?
  • at the end of the day (07/01/2024, 19:38) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    The decision will be the young man’s decision as to what he has or want to do.
  • herbs power (07/01/2024, 20:22) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    Don't worry with those old men in lakers D'Moi. You will get your chance to hurt them, keep on pushing.
  • q (07/01/2024, 21:39) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    JACK STRAP COME IN SIZE
    M, L, XL, XXL
    STOP TALKING.......
  • home boy (08/01/2024, 07:47) Like (6) Dislike (9) Reply
    Let’s all be truthful, the young man was not good enough to be in the NBA , we fooling ourselves,stop blaming other people,the brother was not good enough,stop talking all that nonsense about playing time, think the Lakers would have cut him if they saw progress. Let’s wish our homie well in the Europe league and improve on his skills,and maybe he get another chance in the nba.
  • Guest (08/01/2024, 08:56) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    To be honest I am not sad as I want to root for you, but I was never a Lebum or Lakers fan. Hopefully it is a blessing and you land on a better team where your greatness will shine and be appreciated. Don’t listen to the noise Jimmy Butler had bumps in the road before he got where he is. Let this only be a footnote on the pages of success, keep the focus on!!!
  • Stop Hating (08/01/2024, 11:48) Like (9) Dislike (2) Reply
    VI people are their own worst enemies , was it necessary to write this article and looking at all these comments , why y’all hating he’s still more successful than all of y’all hiding behind a keyboard hating . Get some money ????
  • c (08/01/2024, 13:52) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ok let's see if them going to give him a big pay check for coming back home. He was never on that leave. Tortola people like man
  • guy hill (09/01/2024, 07:38) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Stay positive young man. The talent is there. Always continue to do and be your very best. Be Brave
  • Keep going (09/01/2024, 14:18) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    All these haters I’m not shocked. Too much negativity towards this young man. It’s wack especially coming from ppl that never even throw a basketball. Give him grace he was the first to gain this accomplishments in the BVI and nobody can take that away from him. He should be commended. Good Job Young Man…some young kid looking up to you as a hero right now. Be proud.


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