Lakers sign Sandro Mamukelashvili to four-year, $52 million deal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 5:10 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili to a four-year, $52 million contract, which includes a player option for the fourth season. The agreement was finalized on July 1, 2026, as part of the Lakers' efforts to bolster their frontcourt. Mamukelashvili, 27, had a breakout season with the Toronto Raptors, averaging 11.2 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists while shooting over 52 percent from the field. This signing continues the Lakers' focus on adding size and versatility to support stars Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves.
- •Sandro Mamukelashvili joins the Lakers after a strong season with the Raptors.
- •Lakers' president Rob Pelinka aims to enhance team size and versatility.
- •Deal includes a player option for the fourth year.
- •Mamukelashvili averaged 11.2 points and 4.9 rebounds last season.
- •The signing is part of an aggressive offseason for the Lakers.
- 5:10 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers sign Sandro Mamukelashvili to four-Year, $52 Million deal
"The Los Angeles Lakers continued reshaping their frontcourt on Wednesday, agreeing to a deal with free agent forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili.
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