Lakers Sign Williams to Stay Flexible | Los Angeles Lakers News

Lakers just signed Ziaire Williams to a $3M one-year deal — a savvy, flexible move that fills their 15-man roster without locking them into long-term commitments. Williams, 24, returns to LA after a solid stint in Brooklyn and brings the athleticism and wing depth they need. But here’s the twist: they’re still aggressively pursuing Jonathan Kuminga, hinting this signing is a placeholder, not a final piece. With cap space tight, they used the veteran’s minimum — technically $2.85M — to keep trade options open. It’s part of a broader strategy: Reaves, Looney, and Williams all on short-term deals to preserve flexibility. The Lakers aren’t done — they’re building around their core while keeping the door wide open for a blockbuster move, whether it’s Kuminga this summer or a bigger splash next year. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/85b9fe1682b3268a