Lakers sign Wenyen Gabriel to standard NBA contract

The Sudanese forward has played in 17 games for the Lakers this season.

Official release

April 8, 2022 7:44 PM

Wenyen Gabriel signs a standard contract with the Lakers after originally joining on a 2-way contract.

EL SEGUNDO – The Los Angeles Lakers have signed Wenyen Gabriel to a standard NBA contract, it was announced Friday.

OFFICIAL: Congrats to @WenyenGabriel on signing a standard NBA contract with the #LakeShow after originally joining on a two-way contract. pic.twitter.com/xMFjAlxXA0

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) April 8, 2022

Gabriel originally signed a two-way contract with Los Angeles on March 1, 2022 and has appeared in 17 games (four starts) for the Lakers this season, averaging 5.7 points and 3.8 rebounds in 14.6 minutes. Gabriel has averaged 3.3 points and 2.5 rebounds in 75 career games (five starts) for the Lakers, Clippers, Nets, Pelicans, Trail Blazers and Kings.