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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.

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Lakers waive Lawson Lovering, sign Carson Cooper

The Lakers are continuing to make moves on the margin while trying to find a potential center solution. After signing Lawson Lovering to a two-way deal roughly two weeks ago, the Lakers are waiving the big man in place of…another big man.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / November 10

Lakers To Sign Carson Cooper To Two-Way Deal

The Lakers have swapped out big men on their two-way roster. After waiving Lawson Lovering, the Lakers are replacing him with center Carson Cooper, Hoops Hype’s Michael Scotto tweets.

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Lawson Lovering News / Hoops Rumors / November 10

Lakers Waive Two-Way Player Lawson Lovering

Two-way center Lawson Lovering has been waived by the Lakers, Hoops Hype’s Michael Scotto tweets. The move was confirmed on the NBA transactions log. Lovering lasted with the club for only a couple of weeks.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / November 10

Magic Johnson: Lakers’ JJ Redick has ‘become a great NBA coach’

Luka Doncic is getting plenty of attention for the Lakers’ 10-2 start. Magic Johnson wants to make sure JJ Redick gets some, too. The Lakers legend pointed to a specific adjustment in Monday’s win over the Hawks as evidence of Redick’s growth on the sideline.

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Lakers trade possibilities include two familiar faces for Luka Doncic

The Lakers are 10-2, which gives them plenty of reasons to like what they have. It doesn’t mean they’re finished looking for help. Two possible additions would already know a little about playing alongside Luka Doncic.

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Former NBA All-Star Claims LeBron James Held Lakers’ Luka Doncic Back

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Collin Sexton News / Lakers Nation / November 10

Lakers Preaching Patience To Collin Sexton

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JJ Redick feels Lakers wins over Pistons, Hawks were ‘great examples’ of next guy up

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Dyson Daniels: Luka Doncic Is Probably Hardest Player To Guard In NBA

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‘I was very wrong’ – Former NBA star admits defeat over LA Lakers prediction

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Walker Kessler Credits Lakers’ Resiliency For Win Over Hawks

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JJ Redick Praises Lakers For Stepping Up In Absence Of Injured Teammates

The Los Angeles Lakers began their first extended road trip with impressive wins over the Detroit Pistons and Atlanta Hawks on back-to-back nights. What made both wins so impressive was that the Lakers were shorthanded as Luka Doncic sat out against the Pistons, and then Austin Reaves and Quentin Grimes did not suit up after the Hawks.

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‘My god’ – What Luke Doncic is doing has Zach Lowe in complete disbelief

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