8:39pm: The signing is official, tweets Jovan Buha of The Athletic.
6:18pm: Free agent Louis King is signing with the Lakers, tweets Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The deal was confirmed by King’s agent, George Langberg of GSL Sports Group.
The 24-year-old combo forward made a brief NBA appearance last season, getting into one game with the Sixers after signing a two-way contract in late December. King spent most of the season in the G League, where he averaged 16.5 points, 4.7 rebounds and 5.0 assists in 32 regular season games with the Delaware Blue Coats.
King became an unrestricted free agent in July when Philadelphia decided not to make a qualifying offer. He had a tryout with the Celtics in August, but remained unsigned.
King will likely head to the G League again once his contract with the Lakers is finalized. Assuming it’s an Exhibit 10 deal, he will be eligible for a bonus of up to $75K if he spends at least 60 days with L.A.’s South Bay affiliate.
The signing will bring the Lakers’ offseason roster to 18 players. L.A. has 14 fully guaranteed contracts, and all three of its two-way slots filled.
Smart move he averaged 20 points a game
I’m sorry I’m not familiar with your game