Report: Lakers Sign Young 6'11" Center After Grabbing 1st Seed in West

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed center Carson Cooper to a two-way contract, according to recent reports. Cooper, who went undrafted in 2026, previously spent time with the Memphis Grizzlies. To accommodate the new signing, the Lakers have waived Lawson Lovering. The Michigan State product will split his playing time between the Lakers' main roster and their G-League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, as he looks to secure a permanent spot in the NBA.