The veteran center signed with the Lakers on Tuesday, after the 48-hour period during which a team could have claimed him off waivers passed. Chandler was waived after he reached a buyout agreement with the Phoenix Suns. He was owed $13.5 million in the final year of a four-year contract.
Chandler adds depth at center, a position at which they have desperately needed it. Lakers president of basketball operations Magic Johnson and general manager Rob Pelinka created a roster this summer with only one center who had much experience: JaVale McGee, who is in his 11th season and has filled the position for a majority of the minutes this season.