The Los Angeles Lakers have signed undrafted free agents AK Okereke and Peter Suder to two-way contracts, the team announced Wednesday night.
The moves came after the Lakers executed multiple trades during the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft.
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According to reports from ESPN and the Southern California News Group, the Lakers acquired the No. 56 overall pick from the Chicago Bulls for cash considerations before trading it to the Dallas Mavericks.
The Mavericks selected Russian wing Vsevolod Ishchenko with that pick, leaving the Lakers without a second-round selection after their preferred target, North Carolina center Henri Veesaar, was drafted 52nd overall by the Atlanta Hawks.
Okereke Brings Versatility
Okereke, a 22-year-old forward listed at 6-foot-7 and 220 pounds, averaged 9.6 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game during his senior season at Vanderbilt University.
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Prior to his time with the Commodores, Okereke spent three seasons at Cornell University, where he earned All-Ivy League honors in the 2024-25 season by averaging 13.9 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game.
Suder a Proven Scorer
Suder, a 22-year-old guard from Miami University in Ohio, also secured a two-way contract after averaging 14.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game during his senior year, according to an announcement by his agency, Edge Sports International.
The 6-foot-5 shot creator helped guide the RedHawks to a 31-0 regular-season record after transferring from Bellarmine University.
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Suder previously completed a pre-draft workout with the Lakers.
