Lakers sign undrafted forward AK Okereke to two-way contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 4:41 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed undrafted Vanderbilt forward AK Okereke to a two-way contract following the 2026 NBA Draft. The Lakers acquired the 56th overall pick but traded it to the Dallas Mavericks for cash, prompting the decision to sign Okereke. At 22 years old, Okereke improved during his college career, averaging 9.6 points and 3.6 rebounds per game in his senior year at Vanderbilt. His performance included a notable 40% shooting from three-point range. This move reflects the Lakers' strategy to explore talents in the undrafted market after missing out on their desired draft choices.
- •Lakers signed AK Okereke to a two-way contract.
- •Okereke averaged 9.6 points during his senior season at Vanderbilt.
- •He had a career-best 40% shooting from three-point range.
- •The Lakers traded their 56th pick to the Mavericks for cash.
- •Okereke previously played three seasons at Cornell before transferring.
- 4:41 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers to sign Vanderbilt forward AK Okereke to two-year deal
"The Lakers add a UFA wing following the NBA draft.
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