LOS ANGELES -- The Lakers signed two players -- including LeBron James' former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate Tristan Thompson -- on the final day of the regular season to add depth for the playoffs.
Thompson joins the Lakers having last played in 2021-22 for the Chicago Bulls, averaging 5.7 points and 4.7 rebounds in 23 games. He was a vital cog for the Cavaliers' four straight trips to the NBA Finals from 2015 to 2018.
The Lakers also signed Shaquille Harrison, a defensive-minded point guard. Harrison played for the South Bay Lakers, their G League affiliate, this season and averaged 13.