Ziaire Williams Returns Home to Lakers | Los Angeles Lakers News

Lakers just pulled off a hometown hero move by signing Ziaire Williams — the rising star who grew up right here in SoCal and even played high school ball with Bronny James. Coming off his best season with Brooklyn, Williams brings elite defensive upside, size, and a chip on his shoulder to prove he’s ready for the NBA spotlight. A lottery pick from 2021, he’s finally finding his game, averaging over 10 points, 3 rebounds, and a steal per game while improving his shooting. With his dad’s former Laker legacy looming, Klay Thompson might be next in line for LA — but for now, Williams is all-in, chasing that dream of donning purple and gold. 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/32cb4ba3e8c99d20