Grizzlies waive center Carson Cooper; Lakers reportedly sign him to two-way deal
The gist
The Memphis Grizzlies waived center Carson Cooper on Nov 7 to make room for rookie Richie Saunders.
The undrafted former Michigan State big man reportedly lands with the Lakers.
How it unfolded
- Jun 25, 2026Cooper goes undrafted in the 2026 NBA Draft but agrees to a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies.
- Aug 12, 2026He closes out a strong NBA Summer League with a championship performance, dominating the paint with dunks and high efficiency.
- Nov 7, 2026The Grizzlies sign Richie Saunders to a two-way contract and waive Cooper to make room on the roster.
Key terms
- waived
- A player transaction system where a contracted player is made available for other teams to claim within a set period.
- two-way contract
- A professional sports contract where an athlete's salary depends on which league the athlete is assigned to play in.
- NBA Summer League
- An off-season basketball competition where NBA teams field young and fringe players.
Source: Wikipedia