NBA Market: The Lakers sign a center after DeAndre Ayton's injury

Los Angeles Lakers incorporated a new center this Monday just as the team prepares to face the absence of their starting center, Deandre Ayton, who will be out immediately.

Ayton had to leave the 108-106 victory against Utah after suffering a bruise on his right knee and did not return to the court. The club confirmed that he will not be available for the Tuesday game against the Clippers.

NBA Market: Late Monday, the Los Angeles franchise finalized the arrival of Drew Timme through a two-way contract, as communicated by their agents Deddrick Faison and Rich Gray. The 6'10" center was standing out this season with the South Bay Lakers in the G League, averaging 25.5 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 4 assists. He had also made a good impression during training sessions, including the period when LeBron James was rehabbing with the affiliate team.

Prior to this stint, Timme joined the Brooklyn Nets in March after his time with the Stockton Kings. In nine games with the New York franchise, he averaged 12.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists, starting in two games.

Timme's Career

At 25 years old, the center excelled in the NCAA as a two-time West Coast Conference Player of the Year and Gonzaga's all-time leading scorer, accumulating 2,307 points in four seasons. After going undrafted in 2023, he began his professional career in the G League with the Wisconsin Herd following an Exhibit 10 deal with Milwaukee for training camp participation.

The Lakers freed up a spot in their two-way contracts by parting ways with center Christian Koloko, allowing them to formalize Timme's addition.

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