Los Angeles Lakers Re-Sign Guard Chris Mañon

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

Mañon appeared in nine games for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2025-26 season. The 24-year-old played in 33 regular season games (26 starts) for the South Bay Lakers, averaging 10.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and a team high 1.9 steals. In 13 Tip-Off Tournament games, Mañon averaged a league-high 2.6 steals to go with 1.5 blocks.

Mañon was named to the 2025-26 NBA G League All-Defensive Team and finished second in defensive player of the year voting. He helped lead South Bay to the top overall seed in the Western Conference with a 26-10 regular season record.

The New Milford, N.J., native played collegiately at Cornell (2021-24) and Vanderbilt (2024-25).