Lakers Signing Former Nets Big Man to Bolster Depth

The Los Angeles Lakers are bringing in a new addition to shake up their roster depth.
Per Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, LA will be promoting South Bay Lakers affiliate player Drew Timme to a two-way deal.
The Lakers are in the process of finalizing a two-way contract with Drew Timme, league sources told @ClutchPoints.
LA won’t be cutting Nick Smith Jr., so they will need to waive either Christian Koloko or Chris Manon to sign Timme.
— Brett Siegel (@BrettSiegelNBA) November 21, 2025
Timme, whose most recent NBA experience was logged with the Brooklyn Nets last year, will have to replace one of LA’s current two-way players, as all three of those slots on the roster are occupied at present. With guard Nick Smith Jr. already showing major NBA-caliber promise, Siegel suggests that it’s more likely center Christian Koloko or shooting guard Chris Manon will be signed.
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