Lakers Agree to Deal with Former Grizzlies Center

Lakers agree to deal with former Grizzlies center

The Los Angeles Lakers are making a roster move after just four games. On Wednesday, the Lakers waived two-way player AK Okereke. In turn, LA signed 7-foot center Lawson Lovering to a two-way contract, according to Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype. Okereke didn’t play in a game this season, and he went undrafted after playing …

Lakers Reportedly Sign Former Grizzlies Big Man to Two-Way Deal

The Los Angeles Lakers have been looking to add some depth to the frontcourt and this move could be a step in the right direction.

Lakers Cut Ties With Young Forward, Sign New Backup Center

The Los Angeles Lakers have waived two-way forward AK Okereke in the team’s latest roster move, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.Okereke never played in NBA action during his time with the Lakers, and though there was a chance he could get minutes this season, he’s now no longer on the team.With the Lakers’ Okereke decision, […]

Lakers adding big man to organization

The backup center position has been a clear weakness for the Los Angeles Lakers early on in the 2026-27 season as they have struggled with Walker Kessler off the floor. The Lakers have been 21.5 points per game better with him on the floor than off through their first four games. Part of the reason for that is the only backup center the Lakers signed this past offseason, Kevon Looney, has struggled. Because of that, it appears the Lakers are loo…

Lakers adding center Lawson Lovering, waive AK Okereke

The Lakers are changing the makeup of one of their two-way spots, adding size in the middle and moving on from a rookie wing. Los Angeles has agreed to a two-way contract with center Lawson Lovering and waived AK Okereke to create the opening, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Lovering, 23, spent last season […]

Lakers Add Lovering On Two-Way Deal, Waive Okereke

The Lakers have agreed to a two-way deal with center Lawson Lovering, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype reports. In a related move, they have waived AK Okereke to make room for the 7-foot Lovering (Twitter links). Lovering was waived by the Grizzlies in late September after signing a training camp deal. The 23-year-old center played […]