Coachella Valley Lakers announce acquisition of four players

THOUSAND PALMS, Calif. (KESQ) - The Coachella Valley Lakers announced the acquisition of four players to its roster.

The CV Lakers acquired the returning player rights to center Micah Potter, guard Stanley Umude, center James Banks III, and guard Isaiah Miller in exchange for the returning player rights to center Malik Williams.

Micah Potter, 29, has played with several teams since his professional career began in 2021, including the Detroit Pistons and the Utah Jazz. Last season, he played for the Indiana Pacers, where he made 47 appearances.

Stanley Umude, 27, has made appearances for the San Antonio Spurs, Milwaukee Bucks, and Detroit Pistons. In the summer, he signed a deal with FC Barcelona in the Spanish basketball league and the EuroLeague

James Banks III, 28, has played on several G League teams, including the Texas Legends, the Maine Celtics, and the Austin Spurs. In August, he signed a contract with KK Bosna Meridianbet Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Isaiah Miller, 28, comes to the Coachella Valley from the Austin Spurs. He has also played on the Iowa Wolves and Salt Lake City Jazz, as well as the APR Basketball Club in Rwanda.

The Coachella Valley Lakers will open their inaugural season on November 6 against the Salt Lake City Stars.