After being one of the best performers during summer league, Arthur Kaluma is being rewarded with a roster spot on the Lakers.
The Lakers have agreed to terms with Kaluma on a two-way contract, a source confirmed to the California Post on Monday after ESPN first reported the addition.
The franchise will have to open up a two-way slot to make room for the signing of Kaluma.
Chris Manon, Peter Suder and AK Okereke were occupying the Lakers’ two-way spots before Monday.
After being one of the best performers during summer league, Arthur Kaluma is being rewarded with a roster spot on the Lakers. NBAE via Getty Images
The Lakers have agreed to terms with Kaluma on a two-way contract, a source confirmed to the California Post on Monday after ESPN first reported the addition. NBAE via Getty Images
Manon, who spent the 2025-26 season with the Lakers on a two-way contract after going undrafted from Vanderbilt in 2025, re-signed with the franchise on another two-way deal on July 3.
Suder, who a signed two-way deal with the Lakers after going undrafted last month, is “likely” to be waived to make room for Kaluma, a source told the Post Monday night.
Kaluma averaged 17.3 points and 3.7 rebounds in the six summer league games he played, shooting 55.1% from the field and 38.9% on 3-pointers.
At 6-foot-7 and 225 pounds with a 7-foot ½ wingspan, Kaluma has the size and tools to be an impactful professional player.
Multiple front office personnel told the Post during summer league Kaluma had two-way talent.
Multiple front office personnel told the Post during summer league Kaluma had two-way talent. NBAE via Getty Images
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And then he showed it over the previous couple of weeks, helping lead the Lakers to the Las Vegas Summer League semifinals.
Kaluma played for Creighton (2021-23), Kansas State (2023-24) and Texas (2024-25) before going undrafted in 2025.
He played for the Lakers’ G League affiliate, the South Bay/Coachella Valley Lakers, in 2025-26.
Kaluma averaged 14.6 points (54.8% shooting, 36.7% on 3s) and 4.9 rebounds in the G League before his summer league breakout.
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