Lakers Sign Undrafted Free Agents Armel Traore & Blake Hinson To A Two-Way Contract | NBA Draft 2024

Lakers Sign Undrafted Free Agents Armel Traore & Blake Hinson To A Two-Way Contract | NBA Draft 2024
The 2024 NBA Draft has come and gone and the Los Angeles #Lakers were able to add two prospects to the organization, selecting Dalton Knecht with the 17th overall pick in the first round and Bronny James with the 55th overall pick in the second round.
As is always the case, at the conclusion of the draft, teams can begin signing undrafted free agents to two-way contracts and Summer League contracts.
The Lakers wasted no time getting to work, signing French forward #ArmelTraore and Pittsburgh guard #BlakeHinson, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Traore is a length, 21-year-old wing from France that averaged 10.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists last season in 33 games for Blois in France - Betclic Elite. He is a versatile defender but needs work on his offensive game, particularly outside shooting after connecting on just 26.2% of his 3-point shots last season.
Hinson is a similar size, both at 6’7″, is is a different archetype of player than Traore. In 33 games for Pittsburgh last season, Hinson averaged 18.5 points and 4.5 rebounds. He was stellar from beyond the arc at 42.1% on 7.9 attempts per game.
Both Traore and Hinson will likely play for the Lakers in Summer League alongside Knecht, James and whatever other undrafted free agents the team brings in. If the organization decides to stick with them going into the season then they will be on two-way contracts, going back and forth between the South Bay Lakers of the G League to continue their development.
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