Lakers sign Ziaire Williams to one-year, $3-million deal to bolster their depth
LOS ANGELES - The Lakers signed free-agent forward Ziaire Williams to a one-year, $3-million deal on Monday, people not authorized to speak on the matter publicly confirmed to The Los Angeles Times.
Williams, 24, was available after the Brooklyn Nets declined his team option of $6.25 million, making him an unrestricted free agent.
The 6-foot-9 Williams gives the Lakers an athletic wing player. He averaged a career-high 10.2 points last season in 56 games, 13 as a starter.
He shot 42.5% from the field and 34.3% from three-point range.
NBA scouts who requested anonymity to speak candidly on the matter said Williams is athletic but hasn't figure out his game yet. He's seen as an inconsistent three-point shooter.
Williams, who attended Sierra Canyon High with Bronny James and Stanford, gives the Lakers a maximum 15 roster players.
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This story was originally published July 13, 2026 at 7:56 PM.