The Los Angeles Lakers have begun the process of building their training camp roster, at least through the undrafted free agent market.
Among the first players signed on to likely play in Summer League and compete in training camp is Zach Norvell, Jr, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania.
Undrafted Gonzaga guard Zach Norvell has agreed to a two-way NBA contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 21, 2019
The 21-year-old Gonzaga product was signed to a two-way contract which means he will alternate time spent with the Lakers and their G-League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers. In the past, the Lakers have been able to find gems like Alex Caruso and fellow Gonzaga product Johnathan Williams by taking advantage of the two two-way contracts they can sign per year.
Committing a two-way contract to Norvell now shows that the organization feels strongly about the 6-foot-5 guard. They could waive him and give his two-way contract to someone else if they see fit but for now it seems as though the Lakers want Norvell in their organization.
In two seasons at Gonzaga, Norvell averaged 13.8 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game. He shot 44.4% from the field and 37% from behind the 3-point line.
He joins second-round pick Talen Horton-Tucker as part of the Lakers 2019 rookie class.
