The Los Angeles Lakers have signed center Carson Cooper to a two-way contract. In a corresponding move, the team waived two-way center Lawson Lovering.
Cooper (6-11, 245) appeared in one game for the Memphis Grizzlies after signing a two-way contract with the team to open the 2026-27 season.
The Jackson, Mich., native started all 35 games as a senior at Michigan State in 2025-26, averaging 11.1 points on 58.4% shooting, 7.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 blocks in 26.8 minutes while helping lead the Spartans to the NCAA Sweet 16. The 22-year-old appeared in 137 career collegiate games (43 starts), averaging 5.4 points and 4.5 rebounds in 17.2 minutes.
Lovering signed a two-way contract with the Lakers Oct. 28.
