Lakers sign forward Ziaire Williams to one-year contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 1:59 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward Ziaire Williams to a one-year deal worth $3 million. The 24-year-old player previously spent the season with the Brooklyn Nets, appearing in 56 games and averaging 10.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. Williams shot 42.5% from the field and 34.3% from three-point range. The signing is part of the Lakers' offseason strategy as they look to bolster their roster ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Ziaire Williams signs with the Lakers on a one-year, $3 million deal.
- •Williams averaged 10.2 points in 56 games last season with the Nets.
- •Lakers aim to strengthen their roster ahead of the upcoming season.
- 1:59 AMYahoo Sports — NBA World Reacts To Los Angeles Lakers Signing 5-Year Player
"On Monday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the news that the Los Angeles Lakers are signing Ziaire Williams.The 24-year-old is coming off a season where he appeared in 56 games for the Brooklyn Nets (13 starts).He averaged 10.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 42.5% from the field and 34.3% […] The post NBA World Reacts To Los Angeles Lakers Signing 5-Year Player appeared first on HEAVY.
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