Lakers Sign Guard Chris Mañon To Two-Way Contract

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Chris Mañon to a two-way contract.

Mañon (6’5”, 215) appeared in 33 games (26 starts) during the 2024-25 season for Vanderbilt University, averaging 6.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.7 steals in 18.2 minutes. His 54 steals on the season ranked 10th all-time in program history for most takeaways in a single campaign. Prior to suiting up for the Commodores, the 23-year-old played three seasons at Cornell University (2021-24). 

The New Jersey native most recently competed for the Golden State Warriors’ 2025 Summer League team, appearing in both the California Classic and NBA 2K26 Summer League.

Mañon will wear jersey No. 30 for the Purple and Gold.