Getty Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka during the end of season press conference in May 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers recently made a move to address their early-season struggles in the frontcourt.
On Wednesday, Rob Pelinka and the Lakers’ front office waived rookie forward AK Okereke from his two-way contract, replacing him with seven-foot center Lawson Lovering.
According to Keith Smith of Spotrac, Lovering has signed a two-year, two-way contract with Los Angeles, suggesting the franchise could have longer-term plans for the 23-year-old.
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