With two of their backup big men sidelined because of injuries, the Lakers agreed to a deal to add a former first-round pick to a two-way contract.
The team will sign Harry Giles III, creating the roster spot by waiving Dylan Windler, according to people with knowledge of the situation who are not authorized to speak publicly on the matter.
The Lakers are currently without Christian Wood, who has been out since the All-Star break because of knee inflammation. The plan was to use rookie Colin Castleton in his spot, but Castleton fractured his wrist in a workout just before the Lakers resumed games after the All-Star break.