Overview
- Los Angeles announced the signing, with terms undisclosed; reporting indicates an Exhibit 10 training-camp agreement.
- The addition brings the Lakers to a full 21-man training-camp roster, according to Marc Stein.
- Kelley logged 11 NBA games last season with the Mavericks and Pelicans, including a 12-point, 11-rebound start in Cleveland.
- With South Bay he averaged 11.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.4 blocks, earning 2024 G League All-Defensive honors after leading the league in blocks.
- He held an Exhibit 10 with L.A. last fall before being waived and joining South Bay, a path this deal could replicate if he does not make the team.