Cloud9 is preparing to remove Alec "Slemmy" White from its starting lineup, according to a report by ESPN's Jacob Wolf.

The report, which cites unnamed sources close to the team, says that Cloud9 is removing Slemmy as it searches for a new fifth player, following C9's loss to Natus Vincere in the ELEAGUE quarterfinals.

The report says Slemmy may stay on as a coach, as current coach Andrew "Irukandji" Timmerman did not go with the team to the ELEAGUE playoffs. Cloud9 manager Tres "Stunna" Saranthus, who has been with the team since 2014, also left the team earlier this week.

Preston Dozsa is a news editor for theScore esports. You can follow him on Twitter.