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Report: Lakers Sign Young 6’11” Center as Potential Walker Kessler Back Up

The Los Angeles Lakers have made another addition to the roster. Center Carson Cooper will join L.A. on a two-way deal.Cooper had joined the Memphis Grizzlies also on a two-way deal after he went undrafted this year. “Not selected in…

By Adel Ahmad · HEAVY

Published: Wednesday, 11 November 2026 at 12:26 AM

Key Things to Know

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed 6-foot-11 center Carson Cooper to a two-way contract.
Lawson Lovering was waived by the Lakers to open a two-way roster spot for Cooper.
Cooper went undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft after finishing his college career at Michigan State.

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The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to sign center Carson Cooper to a two-way contract. The 6-foot-11 Michigan State product went undrafted in 2026 and began the season on a two-way deal with the Memphis Grizzlies, appearing in one game. To create an open two-way roster spot for Cooper, the Lakers waived Lawson Lovering.

Cooper will split his playing time between the Lakers and their G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers. Under head coach JJ Redick, Cooper could potentially compete with veteran Kevon Looney for backup center minutes behind starter Walker Kessler.

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