LSU basketball players sign with NBA teams after undrafted status
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 6:09 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
After a fourth consecutive year without an LSU player selected in the NBA Draft, several ex-Tigers are pursuing opportunities in the NBA Summer League. Max Mackinnon has signed an Exhibit 10 Contract with the Charlotte Hornets, while Marquel Sutton received an invitation from the Sacramento Kings for the Summer League. This marks the continuation of LSU players' aspirations to break into the professional ranks despite their undrafted status. The list of signings will be updated as more players potentially find teams.
- •Max Mackinnon signed with Charlotte Hornets on an Exhibit 10 contract.
- •Marquel Sutton invited by Sacramento Kings for Summer League.
- •2026 NBA Draft ended with no LSU players selected.
- •More updates will follow as players secure contracts.
- 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — LSU basketball undrafted tracker: Get updates for ex-Tigers in NBA
"Some LSU basketball players are trying to break into the NBA as undrafted free agents. This list will be updated as more sign.
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