Lakers Announce Roster Move Before Facing Nuggets

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Harry Giles

Prior to facing the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that they have signed Harry Giles to a two-way contract. In their press release, the Lakers stated the following:

"The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward/center Harry Giles III to a two-way contract, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka. In a related move, the Lakers waived two-way forward Dylan Windler."

The Lakers also included some information on Giles, stating the following:

"Giles III (6'10", 240) most recently suited up for the Brooklyn Nets, appearing in 16 games this season and averaging 3.4 points and 1.6 rebounds in 5.1 minutes. Across three-plus seasons with Brooklyn (2023-24), Portland (2020-21) and Sacramento (2018-20), Giles III owns career averages of 5.6 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 12.1 minutes across 158 total NBA games (17 starts). He made his lone career playoff appearance in 2021 with the Trail Blazers during a first round series against Denver."

Giles will occupy one of the Lakers' two-way spots, which will give him the opportunity to play at both the NBA and G-League. On Windler, who the Lakers waived to make room for Giles, the team stated the following:

"Windler appeared in eight games for the Lakers this season, averaging 1.5 points in 3.5 minutes. The 27-year-old also suited up in three contests for the South Bay Lakers, averaging 11.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals in 27.5 minutes."

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