On January 9, Beijing time, the Los Angeles Lakers signed another player, according to the Who's Who, the Lakers signed 1.93 meter guard Skyler Mays with a two-way contract, he provided the Lakers with point guard depth, and the Lakers' new 14+3 lineup was released, with James and thick eyebrows leading the playoffs.
Skyler Mays, 26, is the No. 20 pick in the second round in 2020, 1.93 meters tall and 92 kilograms, and plays for the Hawks and Trail Blazers for most of four seasons, averaging 6.3 points, 1.8 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game in 21 games for the Trail Blazers this season, shooting 38.4% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range.
Mays was previously cut by the Trail Blazers, and the Lakers signed 1.93 meters Mays, which should mainly focus on his organizational ability.
Mays' three-point shooting percentage is very mediocre, but he started and performed well against the Lakers twice this season - on November 13, he played 33 minutes, had 15 points, 12 assists and 4 rebounds on 7-of-13 shooting, and on November 18, he played 26 minutes, with 15 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds and 2 steals on 6-of-14 shooting, and accumulated 30 points and 20 assists in the two games against the Lakers in November.
Previously, the Lakers cut two-way contract players Alex Fudge and Dimoy Hodge in a row, and signed Dylan Windler, who slashed 23 points and 33 rebounds in a single game in the G League, and now the Lakers have signed Skylar Mays, and the Lakers' new 14+3 lineup has been released.
14 guaranteed contract players: James, Bushy Eyebrows, Hachimura, Vanderbilt, Russell, Reaves, Vincent, Prince, Reddish, Christie, Schifino, Lewis, Hayes and Wood
3 players on two-way contracts: Vindler, Skyler-Mays and Castleton.
With the Lakers' operation, the Lakers' new 17-man roster has been determined, James and thick eyebrows lead the team to the playoffs, and the Lakers are currently 18-19 in 10th place in the West, four wins behind the Mavericks, who are sixth in the West.