Lakers Add Kylor Kelly on Exhibit-10 Deal to Bolster Frontcourt Depth
The Los Angeles Lakers are reinforcing their center rotation with the addition of 7-footer Kylor Kelly, who joins the team on what’s expected to be an Exhibit-10 contract.
The move brings Kelly into training camp, where he’ll compete for a roster spot. Exhibit-10 deals allow players to participate in camp and, if waived, receive a bonus for signing with the team’s G League affiliate—South Bay Lakers.
Kelly, known for his rebounding and efficient scoring, boasts a 63.6% field goal percentage in limited NBA action. He appeared in 11 games last season, splitting time between the Pelicans and Mavericks, and averaged 3.1 points and 3.5 rebounds.
His G League résumé is more extensive. Over four seasons, including a standout campaign with South Bay last year, Kelly earned a spot on the 2024 NBA G League All-Defensive Team. He posted averages of 11.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 2.4 blocks in 26.7 minutes per game.
The Lakers, who struggled with frontcourt depth last season—relying heavily on Jaxson Hayes—have made several moves to address the issue. Alongside Kelly, they’ve signed DeAndre Ayton and retained Christian Koloko on a two-way contract.
Kelly will need a strong showing in camp and preseason to secure a place on the regular-season roster, but he’ll have his chance this September.
