The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly waiving rookie Zach Norvell Jr. and signing Devontae Cacok to a two-way contract, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Norvell was previously signed to a two-way contract with the Lakers after going undrafted out of Gonzaga. In 12 games with the South Bay Lakers, Norvell is averaging 13.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists this season in the G League.
Cacok was a standout with the Lakers during Summer League before joining the South Bay Lakers of the G League to start the season. Cacok is averaging 16.3 points, 11.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 12 games played. He leads all G League players with 10 double-doubles and is fifth in rebounds.
The Lakers are waiving guard Zach Norvell Jr. and signing forward Devontae Cacok to a two-way contract, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 11, 2019
Cacok started off the season by recording six straight double-doubles and has failed to accomplish the feat in only two games thus far. After scoring a season-high 21 points and 11 rebounds on Tuesday, Cacok has four straight double-doubles.
By signing a two-way contract, Cacok is eligible to spend up to 45 days in the NBA while playing the rest of the season in the G League with South Bay.
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