A missive from five-time All-NBA First Team Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic may have prompted a big change from the league, prior to the Lakers' Emirates N

“The Los Angeles Lakers are signing center Drew Timme to a two-way NBA deal from their South Bay team, agents Deddrick Faison and Rich Gray tell ESPN,” wrote Charania. “Timme played for the Nets to finish last season and then joined Lakers’ G League, averaging 25.5 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists.”

Rich Paul, LeBron James' longtime agent and friend, spoke with the media about LeBron's availability amid a record-setting All-NBA streak.

Lakers' newest addition Drew Timme opens up on G League practices with LeBron James originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The Los Angeles Lakers signed center Drew Timme to a two-way deal on Tuesday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported.

Ahead of Friday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks, Smart appeared on the injury report with a questionable designation due to back spasms. The Lakers were finally nearing full strength, especially with center Deandre Ayton upgraded to available for the matchup.

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Exciting new signing Drew Timme will be available to the Lakers for only 40 games, according to ESPN's Bobby Marks.

The Lakers are making a move at the back end of the roster. Shams Charania of ESPN reports the team is waiving Christian Koloko to open a two-way slot for Drew Timme, confirming the plan first reported by Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.