Lakers adding summer league standout Arthur Kaluma on two-way deal
Arthur Kaluma, a standout performer in the NBA Summer League, has been signed by the Los Angeles Lakers to a two-way contract. The deal requires the Lakers to free up a two-way roster spot, potentially affecting current two-way players Chris Manon, Peter Suder and AK Okereke. Kaluma averaged 17.3 points and 3.7 rebounds over six summer league games, showcasing the size and skill that could translate to the NBA level.
- ▪Kaluma earned a two-way contract with the Lakers after a strong showing in the Summer League, where he posted 17.3 points per game and 55.1% shooting.
- ▪The Lakers must open a two-way slot, meaning players like Chris Manon, Peter Suder and AK Okereke could be waived to accommodate Kaluma.
- ▪Kaluma previously played college basketball at Creighton, Kansas State and Texas before going undrafted in 2025 and spending a season with the Lakers' G League affiliate.
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NBA Lakers adding summer league standout Arthur Kaluma on two-way deal By Khobi Price Published July 20, 2026, 10:55 p.m. ET (function() { var overlay = document.getElementById("nyp-player-lcp-overlay"); if (!overlay) { return; } function hideOverlay() { overlay.remove(); } function afterDCL() { requestAnimationFrame(hideOverlay); } if (document.readyState === "loading") { document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", afterDCL, { once: true }); } else { afterDCL(); } })(); See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google After being one of the best performers during summer league, Arthur Kaluma is being rewarded with a roster spot on the Lakers.
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