Oct 21, 2008 4:38 AM EST

The Los Angeles Lakers have requested waivers on guard Brandon Heath, announced today.

Heath, a 6-3 guard out of San Diego State spent last season playing in France for Entente Orleans 45 where he averaged 12.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 25 games. In five preseason games with the Lakers, Heath averaged 1.4 points in 8.6 minutes.

The Lakers' preseason roster now stands at 17.

Via Press Release