The 2024 NBA Draft has come and gone and the Los Angeles Lakers were able to add two prospects to the organization, selecting Dalton Knecht with the 17th overall pick in the first round and Bronny James with the 55th overall pick in the second round.
As is always the case, at the conclusion of the draft, teams can begin signing undrafted free agents to two-way contracts and Summer League contracts.
The Lakers wasted no time getting to work, signing French forward Armel Traore and Pittsburgh guard Blake Hinson, per Shams Charania of The Athletic:
Traore is a length, 21-year-old wing from France that averaged 10.8 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists last season in 33 games for Blois in France – Betclic Elite. He is a versatile defender but needs work on his offensive game, particularly outside shooting after connecting on just 26.2% of his 3-point shots last season.
Hinson is a similar size, both at 6’7″, is is a different archetype of player than Traore. In 33 games for Pittsburgh last season, Hinson averaged 18.5 points and 4.5 rebounds. He was stellar from beyond the arc at 42.1% on 7.9 attempts per game.
Hinson is 24 years old, however, staying in college for six seasons while redshirting in two of them due to an undisclosed medical issue.