The Los Angeles Lakers announced Tuesday they have signed guard D.J. Augustin and signed forward Wenyen Gabriel to a two-way contract. In related moves, the Lakers requested waivers on DeAndre Jordan and Sekou Doumbouya.
Augustin appeared in 34 games (two starts) for Houston this season, averaging 5.4 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 2.2 assists in 15.0 minutes per game. In 955 career games (334 starts) for Charlotte, Indiana, Toronto, Chicago, Detroit, Oklahoma City, Denver, Orlando, Milwaukee, and Houston, Augustin has averaged 9.6 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 3.9 assists per game.
Gabriel appeared in seven games for the Clippers and Nets this season, averaging 2.0 points and 2.1 rebounds in 6.7 minutes. He has appeared in 58 career NBA games (one start) for the Clippers, Nets, Pelicans, Trail Blazers, and Kings, averaging 2.6 points and 2.1 rebounds in 9.0 minutes.
