Lakers Sign Ziaire Williams to One-year, $3M Contract
WHO:
NY Post - Walker Kessler has been acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers from the Utah Jazz in a sign-and-trade deal.
Sportskeeda - Ziaire Williams is joining the Los Angeles Lakers for the 2026-27 NBA season.
NY Post - Ziaire Williams, Los Angeles Lakers
RealGM Basketball - Ziaire Williams, Brooklyn Nets, Memphis Grizzlies
WHAT:
NY Post - The Lakers have expressed a strong desire for Walker Kessler, indicating their investment in bringing him to Los Angeles.
Sportskeeda - The Lakers have signed Ziaire Williams for the upcoming season after agreeing to a one-year, $3 million contract.
NY Post - The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to terms on a one-year deal with Ziaire Williams.
NY Post - Williams’ deal will be for around $3 million.
RealGM Basketball - Williams averaged 10.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.4 steals in 22.9 minutes across 56 games last season.
RealGM Basketball - Williams was the 10th overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft.
WHERE:
NY Post - The acquisition of Walker Kessler took place in Las Vegas.
NY Post - Los Angeles, California
RealGM Basketball - Brooklyn, New York; Memphis, Tennessee (related to the Memphis Grizzlies)
WHEN:
RealGM Basketball - Williams spent the past two seasons with the Brooklyn Nets.
WHY:
NY Post - The Lakers needed Walker Kessler to strengthen their roster.
Sportskeeda - Lakers fans are excited about the reunion of Ziaire Williams and Bronny James.
RealGM Basketball - The Lakers are continuing to pursue pathways to acquire Jonathan Kuminga despite the signing of Williams.
HOW:
NY Post - The agreement was confirmed by a source to the California Post.
(UPDATED July 14, 2026 03:57 UTC)
The Los Angeles Lakers have officially acquired Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz in a sign-and-trade deal, marking a significant move for the team. This acquisition took place in Las Vegas, where the Lakers have shown a strong desire to bring Kessler on board to bolster their roster. With this addition, the Lakers are clearly focused on enhancing their lineup for the upcoming season.
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(UPDATED July 14, 2026 01:25 UTC)
Ziaire Williams is set to join the Los Angeles Lakers for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season after signing a one-year contract worth $3 million. This move has generated excitement among Lakers fans, particularly due to the reunion of Williams with Bronny James. With both players on the roster, the Lakers are looking to make a significant impact in the upcoming season.
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(UPDATED July 13, 2026 23:16 UTC)
The Los Angeles Lakers have officially signed Ziaire Williams to a one-year deal worth around $3 million. Williams, who was the 10th overall pick in the 2021 NBA draft, averaged 10.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.4 steals in nearly 23 minutes per game over 56 appearances last season. Despite this new addition, the Lakers are still actively pursuing opportunities to acquire Jonathan Kuminga.