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Lakers Sign Carson Cooper To Two-Way Contract & Waive Lawson Lovering

The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have signed center Carson Cooper to a two-way contract. In a corresponding move, the team waived two-way center Lawson Lovering. Cooper, listed at 6-11 and 245 pounds, appeared in one game for the Memphis…

By Daniel Starkand · Lakers Nation

Published: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 12:33 AM

Key Things to Know

The Los Angeles Lakers signed center Carson Cooper to a two-way contract and waived center Lawson Lovering.
Cooper appeared in one game for the Memphis Grizzlies earlier this season after going undrafted from Michigan State.
Lovering was waived after playing only one game for the Lakers following his October 28 signing.

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The Los Angeles Lakers have signed center Carson Cooper to a two-way contract while waiving fellow center Lawson Lovering in a corresponding roster move. Cooper, an undrafted rookie out of Michigan State, recently appeared in one regular-season game for the Memphis Grizzlies after featuring in nine Summer League contests.

Lovering departs Los Angeles after playing only one game following his signing on October 28. The roster adjustment comes as head coach JJ Redick navigates frontcourt depth challenges amid back-to-back road victories.

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