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Lakers sign Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton to bolster backcourt

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 4:45 PM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Lakers sign Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton to bolster backcourt
Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers are restructuring their roster for the 2026-27 season after losing LeBron James, Luke Kennard, and Marcus Smart in free agency. The team has agreed to a four-year, $60 million contract with guard Quentin Grimes, who averaged 13.4 points and 3.3 assists last season with the Philadelphia 76ers. Additionally, the Lakers finalized a two-year deal with guard Collin Sexton, who put up 15.4 points per game with the Chicago Bulls in 2025-26. Both players will help address the Lakers' backcourt depth following recent departures.

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Key Details
  • •Lakers fill backcourt gaps left by James, Kennard, and Smart.
  • •Grimes joins on a four-year, $60 million deal.
  • •Sexton agrees to a two-year contract with a player option.
  • •Grimes and Sexton had effective scoring averages last season.
  • •Both players will contribute to improving team pace and depth.
Latest Updates
  • 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers agree to deals with guards Quentin Grimes, Collin Sexton
What they're saying
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The Lakers are filling out their backcourt after losing LeBron James, Luke Kennard and Marcus Smart in free agency.

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