Recently Waived Lakers Player Reportedly Signs With Golden State Warriors

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Warriors will sign Blake Hinson.

Jul 6, 2024; San Francisco, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Blake Hinson (36) shoots the ball against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images / Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

Blake Hinson went undrafted in June, but he ended up signing a two-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.

However, the Lakers waived Hinson after signing former Toronto Raptors center Christian Koloko.

The Lakers announce they have signed Christian Koloko to a two-way contract. They also waived two-way forward Blake Hinson. pic.twitter.com/Vpl4IlnNIU

— Jovan Buha (@jovanbuha) September 16, 2024

On Thursday evening, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that Hinson will now sign a deal with the Golden State Warriors.

Via Scotto: "Golden State Warriors and Blake Hinson have agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal, league sources told @hoopshype. Hinson, who was on a two-way deal with the Lakers, chose the Warriors over several teams. He averaged 18.5 points and shot 42.1% from 3-point range at Pittsburgh last season."

Golden State Warriors and Blake Hinson have agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal, league sources told @hoopshype. Hinson, who was on a two-way deal with the Lakers, chose the Warriors over several teams. He averaged 18.5 points and shot 42.1% from 3-point range at Pittsburgh last season. pic.twitter.com/OC8hyOBDYd

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) September 19, 2024

Hinson played four seasons of college basketball for Ole Miss and Pittsburgh.

His career averages were 13.2 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 42.7% from the field and 37.8% from the three-point range in 129 games.

The 24-year-old played for the Lakers at NBA Summer League.

Via NBA G League on July 20: "Blake Hinson was a MONSTER tonight!😤

He finished with 25 PTS and 3 REB while also securing 5 threes made for the @Lakers."

Blake Hinson was a MONSTER tonight!😤

He finished with 25 PTS and 3 REB while also securing 5 threes made for the @Lakers. #NBA2KSummerLeague pic.twitter.com/a6SsNpzNsN

— NBA G League (@nbagleague) July 21, 2024

While it will be hard for Hinson to make the 15-man roster, he could end up playing for the Santa Cruz Warriors (G League) and potentially get a two-way (or 10-day) contract.

Jul 10, 2024; San Francisco, CA, USA; Miami Heat forward Gabe Brown (44) fouls Los Angeles Lakers forward Blake Hinson (36) on a shot during the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images / Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

The Warriors finished last season as the tenth seed in the Western Conference with a 46-36 record.

They lost to De'Aaron Fox and the Sacramento Kings in the play-in tournament, so they missed the 2024 NBA playoffs.