Former Spartan signs two-way contract with Los Angeles Lakers

A former Spartan is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers. Former Michigan State center Carson Cooper has signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Cooper is in his rookie season of the NBA, which started with the Memphis Grizzlies. Cooper appeared in one game this season with the Grizzlies

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A former Spartan is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Former Michigan State center Carson Cooper has signed a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Cooper is in his rookie season of the NBA, which started with the Memphis Grizzlies.

Cooper appeared in one game this season with the Grizzlies, playing for just three minutes. He recorded one point in his NBA debut earlier this season. He signed a two-way contract with the Grizzlies as an undrafted free agent following the 2026 NBA Draft.

While at Michigan State, Cooper was a four-year player that emerged as an important starter by his senior season. He averaged 11.1 points and 7.1 rebounds while shooting 58.4% from the field during his senior season.

OFFICIAL: Lakers sign Carson Cooper to

a two-way contract. pic.twitter.com/zGFImFUE7I
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) November 11, 2026

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