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Lakers Sign Johnathan Williams To Two-Way Contract, Waive Travis Wear

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Johnathan Williams to a two-way contract and waived Travis Wear.

Although the Lakers had one roster spot remaining, they opted to maintain flexibility by having 14 players and two two-way players (Alex Caruso).

Williams, who was recently waived prior to the 2018-19 NBA regular season, has played for the Lakers at Summer League and preseason.

After playing well in Sacramento and Las Vegas, the 23-year-old appeared in all six preseason games and averaged 6.8 points (51.6 percent shooting from the field) and 4.3 rebounds in 14.5 minutes.

As for Wear, he has spent the last three seasons between the Lakers and the team’s G League affiliate, South Bay Lakers.