Manon totaled 16 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-6 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 19 minutes during Thursday's 105-82 Summer League win over the Bulls.
Manon put together a polished shooting performance, joining Cameron Carr and Adou Thiero as the three starters to score in double figures. Manon put pen to paper on a two-way deal with LA earlier this month and appears destined to spend the majority of his time playing in the G League during the upcoming 2026-27 campaign.
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Lakers' Chris Manon: Inks another two-way deal
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Manon agreed to a two-way deal with the Lakers on Friday, Khobi Price of The California Post reports.
Manon spent most of the 2025-26 campaign in the G League. The 24-year-old did make nine regular-season appearances for the parent club, though he averaged only 0.8 points, 1.1 rebounds, 0.3 assists, 0.2 blocks and 0.6 steals over 5.1 minutes in those contests.
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Lakers' Chris Manon: Off injury report for Opening Night
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Manon (ankle) isn't listed on the Lakers' injury report for Tuesday's game against the Warriors, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
Manon missed the team's final three preseason games due to a Grade 2 ankle sprain but will return for the Lakers' regular-season opener. However, the two-way player isn't expected to see meaningful playing time and will likely join the team's G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, once their season tips off.
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Lakers' Chris Manon: Doubtful for rest of preseason
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Manon has suffered a Grade 2 ankle sprain and likely won't be able to play for the remainder of the preseason, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.
The setback will cost the rookie guard some valuable reps during training camp. Manon has a two-way deal with the Lakers, and he'll hope to be recovered from the injury by the time the G League campaign kicks off.
