US EditionLakers to sign former Gonzaga star Drew Timme to two-way contract
Drew Timme joins Lakers on a two-way contract after averaging 25.5 points in six G League games; Christian Koloko waived to add frontcourt depth following Ayton's injury.
- Earlier Monday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers signed Drew Timme to a two-way contract, agents Deddrick Faison and Rich Gray told ESPN's Shams Charania, waiving center Christian Koloko to open a roster spot.
- Prompted by frontcourt concerns and Timme's G League surge, the Lakers acted after Deandre Ayton was banged up against the Utah Jazz and ruled out for Tuesday.
- Timme's college credentials are notable as a three-time consensus All-American and Gonzaga Bulldogs' all-time leading scorer, and he averaged 12.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in nine games for the Brooklyn Nets playing 28.2 minutes.
- The two-way deal lets Timme suit up for NBA games but not as a full-time roster member and adds frontcourt depth for the Los Angeles Lakers in the brutal Western Conference.
- Questions remain about Timme's ability to play heavy minutes, as observers warn it might be risky and unclear how much he has improved despite being in the Lakers' system since last season.
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Deandre Ayton is low due to knee contusion and the Lakers have hired Drew Timme, Gonzaga's top historical scorer.
Lakers to sign former Gonzaga star Drew Timme to two-way contract
The Lakers will sign 6-foot-10 center Drew Timme to a two-way contract from their South Bay G League affiliate, a source confirmed to the Southern California News Group on Monday. The Lakers will waive two-way big man Christian Koloko to make room for Timme’s expected signing, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported, with Timme joining Nick Smith Jr. and Chris Manon as the Lakers’ three two-way players. Timme, a three-time consensus All-American selectio…
Lakers to sign former Gonzaga star Drew Timme to two-way contract
The Lakers will sign 6-foot-10 center Drew Timme to a two-way contract from their South Bay G League affiliate, a source confirmed to the Southern California News Group on Monday. The Lakers will waive two-way big man Christian Koloko to make room for Timme’s expected signing, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported, with Timme joining Nick Smith Jr. and Chris Manon as the Lakers’ three two-way players. Timme, a three-time consensus All-American selectio…
Lakers to sign former Gonzaga star Drew Timme to two-way contract
The Lakers will sign 6-foot-10 center Drew Timme to a two-way contract from their South Bay G League affiliate, a source confirmed to the Southern California News Group on Monday. The Lakers will waive two-way big man Christian Koloko to make room for Timme’s expected signing, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported, with Timme joining Nick Smith Jr. and Chris Manon as the Lakers’ three two-way players. Timme, a three-time consensus All-American selectio…
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