Lakers poised to sign Sandro Mamukelashvili and Quentin Grimes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 1:45 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to finalize free agent signings for Toronto Raptors big man Sandro Mamukelashvili and Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes. Both players are anticipated to fill crucial needs for the Lakers, especially in perimeter shooting and defense, as the Lakers work to build around players like Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. With over $50 million in cap space, the Lakers are also pursuing Utah Jazz restricted free agent Walker Kessler. If the signings go through, it could signal the departure of players like Rui Hachimura and Marcus Smart from Los Angeles' roster.
- •Lakers are expected to sign Sandro Mamukelashvili and Quentin Grimes.
- •Mamukelashvili averaged 11.2 points per game with the Raptors.
- •Grimes provides strong perimeter defense for the backcourt.
- •Lakers pursuing Utah restricted free agent Walker Kessler.
- •Signings may lead to the exits of Hachimura and Smart.
- 1:45 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers expected to sign Raptors 3-point specialist and 76ers guard in NBA free agency
"The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to make a pair of free agent signings in Toronto Raptors big man Sandro Mamukelashvili and Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- NBA•Jul 1, 2026, 3:51 AMWhy Kendrick Perkins is fuming with ‘turtle head’ Rich Paul amid LeBron James’ LA Lakers exit
- NBA•Jul 1, 2026, 3:50 AM‘Read the tea leaves’: Multiple ESPN reporters suggest LeBron James could return to Cleveland again
- NBA•Jul 1, 2026, 3:45 AMDrake celebrates Kawhi Leonard’s return to the Toronto Raptors with Instagram story
- NBA•Jul 1, 2026, 3:35 AMMarc Stein: Walker Kessler is Lakers' top summer target
- NBA•Jul 1, 2026, 3:02 AMPhiladelphia 76ers' former top pick expresses desire to return to team
BasketballNBA•Jul 1, 2026, 3:00 AMCleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade reportedly signing with 76ers
