On Wednesday evening, the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft took place.
Following the draft, a lot of players agreed to contracts with teams (as undrafted free agents).
Lakers Sign 3-Point Shooter
GettyPeter Suder #5 of the Miami (OH) RedHawks looks on after defeating the SMU Mustangs 89-79 in the First Four game of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at UD Arena on March 18, 2026 in Dayton, Ohio.
According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Los Angeles Lakers are signing Peter Suder to a two-way deal.
Scotto wrote: “Sources: The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a two-way contract with MAC Player of the Year Peter Suder. He led Miami (OH) to a 31-0 regular-season record and shot 42% from 3-point range this season. Keith Kreiter and Sam Cipriano of Edge Sports completed the deal.”
Suder played the last two seasons at Miami of Ohio.
He finished this past year with averages of 14.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.3 steals per contest while shooting 54.6% from the field and 42.1% from three-point range in 33 games.
Social Media Reacts
GettyPeter Suder #5 of the Miami (OH) RedHawks dribbles the ball during the first half against the SMU Mustangs in the First Four game of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at UD Arena on March 18, 2026 in Dayton, Ohio.
Here’s what people were saying about the signing:
@24Dparks: “Lakers have Okereke/Timme/Manon on two ways. Guessing Manon will be gone”
@deadboylyfee: “Not mad at this but can we please sign a Center, preferably William Kyle III”
@JayhzLAL: “Lakers just signed this 6”4 Austin Reaves named “Peter Suder” 😳🔥 Comps: Spot-Up Shooter Great Playmaker Guard Multiple Positions Stats: 14.8 PTS, 4.6 REB, 4 AST and 1.3 steals on 55%/42%/73% shooting splits”
@MUAgendaPusher: “The goat and LeBron on the same team”
@PIT_Basketball: “Congratulations to Peter Suder (2026 PIT All-Tournament Team, Miami University) on signing a 2-way contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. Suder’s shotmaking, playmaking ability and intelligence were on display at the PIT.”
Looking At The Lakers
GettyHead coach JJ Redick of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during the game against the LA Clippers at Intuit Dome on February 04, 2025 in Inglewood, California.
Head coach JJ Redick is going into his third season at the helm for the Lakers.
The Lakers have won 50+ regular season games in each of his first two seasons.
That said, they have been unable to reach the Western Conference finals in that span.
Most recently, the Lakers got swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs.
Los Angeles Lakers Quietly Sign Elite 3-Point Shooter After NBA Draft