The Lakers changed the big men on their two-way roster. After refusal Lawson LoveringThe Lakers are replacing him with a center Carson CooperMichael Scotto of Hoops Hype tweets.
Cooper, who went undrafted out of Michigan State this past June, signed a two-way deal with the Grizzlies while they refused him over the weekend to sign Richie Saunders.
Ironically, Cooper ink his contract with Memphis in September after the Grizzlies waived Lovering. Cooper, 22, played in one game with Memphis, a three-minute cameo.
Cooper spent four years at Michigan State and was the main starter in the 2025-26 season, averaging 11.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 blocks in 35 games (26.7 minutes per game).
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 Callum are the Lakers’ other two-way players.