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