Lakers sign one sign one pass: sign 2.01-meter draft defender Tayvian Jones cut Cumberland

On September 27, according to Lakers Ryan Ward, the Lakers completed one signing and one quota today. They signed 2023 NBA undraid guard Tavian Jones and cut off another undraid guard Jalen Cumberland.

25-year-old Tavian Jones is a tall guard player of 2.01 meters. He has played for the University of Illinois and Southern Utah in college. He lost the NBA draft in 2023 and then joined the Birmingham Squadron of the NBA Development League, playing 34 games per game, averaging 18.1 minutes per game, and averaged 6.5 points and 1.8 rebounds per game.

As for last season, Tyvian Jones played for Grand Rapids Gold in the Development League, averaging 30.1 minutes per game, averaging 15.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.1 steals per game, shooting percentage of 41.5%, and 34.6% from three-point shooting percentage.

In addition, the Lakers cut off another defender, Jaren Cumberland, a 28-year-old defender with a height of 1.96 meters. He was the 2020 NBA undraft. He played for the Trail Blazers briefly in the 2021-22 season. He then competed in the Development League, overseas leagues, etc. After being slashed, he will go to the Development League South Bay Lakers to play.

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