Going into training camp, the Los Angeles Lakers brought in a bunch of players on partially guaranteed contracts to compete for the 15th and final roster spot.
But just before camp began, they signed veteran center Andrew Bogut, who was essentially guaranteed the final roster spot despite not playing a single preseason game.
In addition to that 15th spot, the Lakers also had one two-way deal left to give out, with point guard Alex Caruso already getting the first one after his superb Summer League play.
Among the guys competing for that final two-way deal was guard Vander Blue, who was a member of the Lakers G-League Affiliate the last couple seasons and even appeared in two NBA games with them in the 2014-15 season.