The Los Angeles Lakers have signed center Carson Cooper on a Two-Way contract. The Lakers waived Two-Way center Lawson Lovering in a corresponding move.

Cooper opened the 2026-27 season on a Two-Way deal with the Memphis Grizzlies. Cooper appeared in one game for Memphis.

The 22-year-old started all 35 games as a senior at Michigan State in 2025-26. He averaged 11.1 points on 58.4% shooting, 7.1 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.0 blocks in 26.8 minutes, helping the Spartans reach the Sweet 16.

The Jackson, Michigan, native appeared in 137 career college games with 43 starts. Cooper averaged 5.4 points and 4.5 rebounds in 17.2 minutes.