The Los Angeles Lakers added a new big man Monday just as the team is preparing to be without starting center Deandre Ayton for the immediate future.

Ayton, who exited L.A.'s 108-106 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday and did not return because of a right knee contusion, has been ruled out of Tuesday's game against the LA Clippers , the team announced.

Earlier Monday evening, the Lakers signed 6-foot-10 big man Drew Timme to a two-way contract, his agents Deddrick Faison and Rich Gray told ESPN's Shams Charania.

Timme had averaged 25.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 4.0 assists this season for L.A.'s G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, and has been a standout during practices -- including when LeBron James was on a rehabilitation assignment with South Bay, sources told ESPN.

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