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Lawson Lovering Signed Two-Year, Two-Way Contract

The Los Angeles Lakers recently made a roster move as they signed center Lawson Lovering to a two-way contract, waiving forward AK Okereke to make room for the big man.

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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.

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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.

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

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Lakers Signing Lawson Lovering To Two-Way Contract & Waiving AK Okereke

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.

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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).