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Robert Marvi

Lakers sign Armel Traore and Blake Hinson to two-way contracts

Now that the 2024 NBA Draft is officially over, there are a number of undrafted players who are free agents and free to sign with a team of their choice.

The Los Angeles Lakers, of course, took Dalton Knecht, a sharpshooter from the University of Tennessee, with the No. 17 pick. He was expected to go much higher in the draft, and therefore, many experts feel they got an absolute steal.

Then on Thursday, as just about everyone expected, they took Bronny James, the son of LeBron James, with the No. 55 pick.

Shortly afterward, Los Angeles signed Armel Traore and Blake Hinson to two-way contracts.

Traore, a 6-foot-8, 215-pound power forward, played for Blois in France this season. He’s a capable rebounder and strong finisher around the basket, and he reportedly possesses a robust 7-foot-3 wingspan. However, his 3-point shooting efficiency and volume need lots of work.

Hinson is a bulky 6-foot-7, 235-pound guard who spent the last two seasons at the University of Pittsburgh. He shot 42.1% from 3-point range on 7.9 attempts a game this year, and overall, he averaged 18.5 points a game on 45.4% overall shooting.

The 24-year-old had to redshirt two of his college seasons due to an unspecified medical issue.

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