Carson Cooper Signs Two-Way Contract With Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed 22-year-old center Carson Cooper to a two-way contract to strengthen their frontcourt depth. The 6-foot-11, 245-pound big man went undrafted out of Michigan State, where he averaged 11.1 points and 7.1 rebounds per game as a senior. Cooper previously appeared in one game for the Memphis Grizzlies this season on Oct. 31, recording one point, two rebounds, and one assist in three minutes.