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Lakers consider signing Ochai Agbaji as low-cost option

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 3:52 AM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Lakers consider signing Ochai Agbaji as low-cost option

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers may pursue a deal with 26-year-old wing Ochai Agbaji to enhance their roster. With free-agent plans focusing on preserving salary cap space, Agbaji represents a potential low-cost option. He had a promising start to his career but faced setbacks last season, dropping to averages of 5.1 points per game while showing defensive promise. Agbaji is expected to receive short-term contract offers as he enters restricted free agency. The Lakers aim to rebuild his value while addressing their need for a two-way wing player.

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By the Numbers

•Agbaji has shown potential as a 3-and-D wing for the Lakers.
•He averaged 10.4 points and 3.8 rebounds during the previous season.
•His production declined this past season, averaging 5.1 points in limited minutes.
•Agbaji excels defensively, ranking highly in perimeter isolation defense.
•He is about to become a restricted free agent after making $6.4 million.

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3:52 AMYahoo Sports — Writer suggests Lakers take a flyer on promising 3-and-D wing

What they're saying

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In order to preserve their salary cap space, the Lakers may need to take a flyer on at least one young player whose stock has temporarily dropped.
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