C Damian Jones Agrees To Two-Year Deal With LA Lakers

Originally posted on Hoops Wire | Last updated 6/30/22

Free agent center Damian Jones has agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, according to a report on Twitter from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Free agent C Damian Jones has agreed to a two-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 30, 2022

According to Wojnarowski, the second year of the deal is at the player’s option.

Jones played eight games for the Lakers during the 2020-21 season, thanks to a pair of 10-day contracts. He averaged 5.4 points and 3.3 rebounds in 14 minutes a game.

Jones showed value as a backup center last season, enjoying a productive campaign with the Sacramento Kings, averaging 8.1 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 18.2 minutes.

This article first appeared on Hoops Wire and was syndicated with permission.

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