Prior to facing the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night, the Los Angeles Lakers announced that they have signed Harry Giles to a two-way contract. In their press release, the Lakers stated the following:
"The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward/center Harry Giles III to a two-way contract, it was announced today by Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka. In a related move, the Lakers waived two-way forward Dylan Windler."
The Lakers also included some information on Giles, stating the following:
Giles will occupy one of the Lakers' two-way spots, which will give him the opportunity to play at both the NBA and G-League. On Windler, who the Lakers waived to make room for Giles, the team stated the following:
"Windler appeared in eight games for the Lakers this season, averaging 1.5 points in 3.5 minutes. The 27-year-old also suited up in three contests for the South Bay Lakers, averaging 11.0 points, 6.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals in 27.5 minutes."