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Reports: Lakers Sign Ziaire Williams to 1-Year, $3M Deal
The 24-year-old wing averaged 10.2 points last season and gives Los Angeles added length and versatility off the bench.
- On Monday, the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to sign forward Ziaire Williams to a one-year, $3 million contract, adding length to their bench.
- Brooklyn Nets management declined Williams' $6.25 million team option in June, making the 24-year-old an unrestricted free agent after three seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies.
- A product of the state's high school pipeline, Williams starred at Sierra Canyon alongside Lakers guard Bronny James, choosing Los Angeles over New Orleans to join a "winning situation."
- This signing fills the Lakers' 15th standard roster spot, though the team remains interested in forward Jonathan Kuminga and may pursue a sign-and-trade or waive a player.
- Analysts view the minimum deal as a low-risk bet on a former lottery pick, though injury history remains a concern, given Williams averaged 10.2 points and 2.4 rebounds in 56 games last season.
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Reports: Lakers sign Ziaire Williams to 1-year, $3M deal
he Los Angeles Lakers filled out their roster on Monday, signing small forward Ziaire Williams to a one-year, $3 million deal, multiple outlets reported. Williams is reuniting with Bronny James, who he played alongside at California high school S...
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Leaning Left5Leaning Right3Center5Last UpdatedBias Distribution39% Left, 38% Center
Bias Distribution
- 39% of the sources lean Left, 38% of the sources are Center
39% Left
L 39%
C 38%
R 23%
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