On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Lakers signed center Carson Cooper to a two-way contract and waived forward Lawson Lovering.
Cooper, 20, appeared at media day for the Memphis Grizzlies on September 28, 2026, at FedEx Forum in Memphis, Tennessee. The 7-foot center will divide his time between the Lakers and their NBA G League affiliate.
Lovering was on a two-way deal and is released to clear a roster spot.
