Sources: Lakers to add Ziaire Williams on 1-year, $3M deal
The Los Angeles Lakers have reached an agreement to bring forward Ziaire Williams back to the team on a one-year contract.
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The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal with forward Ziaire Williams. The move reunites Williams with Bronny James.
Coverage from ESPN and USA Today characterizes the contract as a low-risk agreement. Yahoo Sports reports that the New Orleans Pelicans previously made a push to acquire the player, while Bleacher Report notes the signing occurs amid rumors involving Kuminga.
Future developments depend on the official finalization of the contract and the team's response to ongoing rumors regarding Kuminga.
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Quick answers
What are the financial terms of the deal?
The contract is a one-year deal worth $3 million, according to ESPN.
Which other team was interested in Ziaire Williams?
Yahoo Sports reports that the New Orleans Pelicans made a push for the forward.
Who is Ziaire Williams reuniting with at the Lakers?
According to The New York Times and Bleacher Report, Williams is reuniting with Bronny James.
Coverage (7)
- Lakers sign new forward as Jonathan Kuminga plan is revealed BasketNews.com · 3h ago
- Lakers sign wing Ziaire Williams to one-year minimum contract Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- Lakers bring Ziaire Williams home on a low risk, one-year deal USA Today · 3h ago
- New Orleans Pelicans 'Made A Push' For New Lakers F Ziaire Williams Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- Lakers, Ziaire Williams Reportedly Agree to Contract to Set Up Bronny Reunion Amid Kuminga Rumors Bleacher Report · 3h ago
- Lakers agree to deal with Ziaire Williams, reuniting him with Bronny James The New York Times · 3h ago
- Sources: Lakers to add Ziaire Williams on 1-year, $3M deal ESPN · 3h ago broke it first
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