Lakers sign Carson Cooper to two-way deal, waive Lawson Lovering
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 12:31 AM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers signed center Carson Cooper to a two-way deal on November 11, 2026, waiving Lawson Lovering in the process. Cooper, a 6-foot-11, 245-pound center, previously played for the Memphis Grizzlies. He started all 35 games during his senior season at Michigan State, averaging 11.1 points and 7.1 rebounds. The move comes as the Lakers look to bolster their center depth, with only two true centers on their roster. Lovering had signed with the Lakers less than two weeks prior.
- •Lakers sign Carson Cooper to a two-way contract.
- •Lawson Lovering waived after short stint.
- •Cooper averaged 11.1 points at Michigan State.
- •Lakers aim to improve center depth with this move.
- •Lovering had joined Lakers on October 28.
- 12:31 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers sign Carson Cooper to two-way deal, waive Lawson Lovering
"L.A. adds a 6-foot-11, 245-pound center who made 43 starts across 137 career college appearances.
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