Notre Dame’s V.J. Beachem provided the latest reminder that many of the early NBA declarations are meaningless. (The Associated Press)

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward V.J. Beachem, it was announced Friday by General Manager Rob Pelinka. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not released.

Beachem appeared in 36 games (all starts) for Notre Dame last season, averaging 14.5 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 34.2 minutes as a senior. Overall, the 6-foot-8 forward notched 9.2 points and 2.7 rebounds through 132 career games with the Fighting Irish.

Beachem most recently competed in four games for the Minnesota Timberwolves at the 2017 Las Vegas NBA Summer League.