The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly close to finalizing a two-way contract with Drew Timme, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.
The Lakers are reportedly expected to sign Drew Timme to a two-way contract, likely releasing either Christian Koloko or Chris Manon to make roster space.
Currently, the Lakers’ three two-way spots are occupied by Nick Smith Jr., Christian Koloko, and Chris Manon. Siegel reports that Smith is expected to keep his spot, which means either Koloko or Manon would likely be released to make room for Timme.
Timme, a standout at Gonzaga, went undrafted in 2023 and spent much of his first two post-college seasons in the G League. He earned a two-year standard contract with the Brooklyn Nets in late March following a strong 2024–25 regular season with their Long Island affiliate.
Although the Nets picked up Timme’s $1.96 million option in late June, the salary was fully non-guaranteed, and he was ultimately waived during the preseason. The 25-year-old big man averaged 12.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in nine appearances (28.2 minutes per game) for Brooklyn last season.
Timme has started the 2025–26 season with the G League’s South Bay Lakers.
Meanwhile, Manon, an undrafted rookie out of Vanderbilt, has made two brief appearances for the L.A. Lakers this fall, while Koloko, now in his third year, has also appeared twice in garbage-time minutes. Neither player has scored so far this season.
