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Reports: Lakers sign Ziaire Williams to 1-year, $3M deal
Williams gives Los Angeles a 6-foot-9 wing after averaging 10.2 points last season and joins a full 15-man roster.
- On Monday, July 13, 2026, the Los Angeles Lakers signed free-agent forward Ziaire Williams to a one-year, $3 million contract, adding switchable perimeter defense without exhausting financial flexibility for future moves.
- Williams became an unrestricted free agent after the Brooklyn Nets declined his $6.25 million team option in June, maintaining a connection to Lakers guard Bronny James from their Sierra Canyon High School days.
- Across 56 games last season, Williams averaged 10.2 points and 1.4 steals while shooting 42.5% from the field, providing Lakers coach JJ Redick with versatile wing depth.
- The signing fills the Lakers' 15-man roster, though the team continues to pursue forward Jonathan Kuminga, with officials reportedly viewing the two situations as complementary rather than an 'either/or situation.'
- He joins a core built around Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler, serving as a cost-effective, high-upside addition for a team aiming to capitalize on its contention window during the 2026-27 season.
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The Los Angeles Lakers made a big shake-up in the summer. The team around Slovenian star Luka Dončić was joined by 24-year-old free agent Ziaire Williams for one season. With his arrival, the player mosaic is complete.
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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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