The Lakers have used one of their two-way contract slots to swap out one big man for another. After waiving Lawson Loveringthe team is replacing him with center Carson CooperHoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reports (via Twitter).
Cooper, who went undrafted out of Michigan State this June, was on a two-way deal with the Grizzlies until they waived him over the weekend in order to sign second-round pick Richie Saunders. Ironically, Cooper inked his Memphis contract in September after the Grizzlies waived Lovering.
Cooper, 22, appeared in one NBA game with Memphis this fall, making a three-minute cameo. He previously spent four years at Michigan State and was a full-time starter as a senior in 2025/26, averaging 11.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 block in 35 games (26.7 minutes per contest).
Cooper, a Michigan native, shot 58.4% from the field as a senior and 78.8% from the free throw line. He helped the Spartans reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament last season.
Chris Manon and Arthur Kaluma are the Lakers’ other two-way players.