What happened: The Los Angeles Lakers announced they have re-signed Chris Mañon to a two-way contract. The announcement came as Mañon was on the floor for the Lakers during summer league play, where the team is evaluating its young roster ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Why it matters: Two-way deals let the Lakers develop fringe rotation talent without using a standard roster spot, keeping flexibility for a front office projected to lead the league with $52.1M in 2026 cap space. Retaining Mañon signals the organization wants continuity in its development pipeline while the main roster takes shape this offseason.

What to watch: Watch how Mañon performs through the remainder of summer league, and whether his role grows with the Lakers' G League affiliate once the 2026-27 season begins.