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Lakers sign Ziaire Williams, former rival of Luka Doncic

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 5:07 AM

Last updated Jul 14, 2026

Lakers sign Ziaire Williams, former rival of Luka Doncic

Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward Ziaire Williams to a minimum contract for the upcoming season. Williams previously faced off against franchise star Luka Doncic in a game where tensions flared, leading to a confrontation that resulted in double technical fouls for both players. Throughout the last season, Williams had a notable performance with the Brooklyn Nets, averaging 10.2 points per game. His aggressive style of play is expected to add depth to the Lakers' roster, particularly as they seek to bolster their wing position on a budget. Williams joins a team looking to build around Doncic for the 2026-27 season.

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•Lakers sign Ziaire Williams to a minimum contract for the 2026-27 season.
•Williams had a career year with the Brooklyn Nets, averaging 10.2 points.
•The signing follows a contentious game where Williams clashed with Doncic.
•Williams' defensive play and scoring abilities could enhance the Lakers' roster.
•Lakers aim to find cost-effective signings to improve team performance.

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5:07 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers’ newest signing smacked Luka Doncic during a game, now they’re teammates

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Los Angeles Lakers have signed a forward who has an interesting history with franchise superstar Luka Doncic. The Lakers will add a former lottery pick in Ziaire Williams to their roster for the 2026-27 season after signing the forward to a minimum contract.
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