Jarron Cumberland signs with LA Lakers
Jarron Cumberland
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed former Wilmington High School and University of Cincinnati standout guard Jarron Cumberland.
According to Lakes Nation at https://lakersnation.com/, the terms of the deal were not disclosed but it is likely an Exhibit 10 signing to get a look at Cumberland during training camp and the preseason.
With an Exhibit 10 deal, if the Lakers waive Cumberland and he does not get signed to an NBA roster via standard or two-way contracts, he can join the South Bay Lakers roster for the 2025-26 G League season. The Lakers also have an open two-way roster spot he can compete for in camp.
In July, the Winnipeg Sea Bears announced the signing of Cumberland, 28, a seasoned professional with NBA experience known for his strong scoring ability, toughness and versatile playmaking.
Cumberland, 6’5”, joined the Sea Bears with an impressive résumé that includes stints with the Portland Trail Blazers, Raptors 905, and the Delaware Blue Coats of the NBA G League. He appeared in three games for the Trail Blazers during the 2021–22 season after signing a 10-day contract on Christmas Day in 2021. That same season, he was named MVP of the G League Winter Showcase, recording 24 points, eight rebounds and six assists in the championship game.
Cumberland played four standout seasons at the University of Cincinnati, where he earned AAC Player of the Year honors and AAC Tournament MVP in 2019.
After being selected 12th overall in the 2021 NBA G League Draft by the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, Cumberland spent time with Raptors 905 before being traded to the Delaware Blue Coats, where he has had multiple stints, most recently during the 2024–25 season. His professional career has also taken him overseas, including recent stops with Petro de Luanda (Angola) and Caballeros de Culiacán (Mexico).
Cumberland is the son of Scott and Cheryl Cumberland, formerly of Hillsboro, and a graduate of Wilmington High School.