Carson Cooper Signs Two-Way Deal With Lakers Following Release from Memphis

The Los Angeles Lakers are signing undrafted rookie center Carson Cooper to a two-way contract to bolster frontcourt depth. The 6-foot-10 big man out of Michigan State, where he averaged 11.1 points and 7.1 rebounds, spent time with the Memphis Grizzlies earlier this season, appearing in one game. Cooper also averaged 7.2 points and 4.6 rebounds over nine Summer League contests between Salt Lake and Las Vegas.