The Lakers have signed center Kylor Kelley, according to a team press release.
Terms were not disclosed, but it’s a training camp deal, according to NBA insider Marc Stein (Twitter link). The Lakers now have a full 21-man roster for training camp.
Kelley appeared in 11 NBA games (two starts) last season with the Pelicans and Mavericks, averaging 3.1 points and 3.5 rebounds in 11.5 minutes. In his first career NBA start with the Mavericks on Feb. 2 at Cleveland, Kelley recorded a 12-point, 11-rebound double-double.
Kelley was also in the Lakers organization last season, though he didn’t appear in an NBA game with them. He signed an Exhibit 10 contract prior to training camp with L.A. and was waived before opening night. He then joined their G League affiliate.
With the South Bay Lakers last season, the 27-year-old appeared in 32 games (27 starts) and averaged 11.5 points on a career-high 68.2 percent shooting from the field, 7.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.4 blocks in 26.7 minutes.
He signed a two-way contract with the Mavericks in January but was waived in early March. He signed a pair of 10-day contract with New Orleans in April via the hardship exception.
In addition to his NBA and G League experience, Kelley has competed internationally in Canada (2022-23), Denmark (2022-23) and England (2021-22).
He played for Salem (OR) in the TBL (The Basketball League) in the spring of 2024.