​NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 19: Ziaire Williams #1 of the Brooklyn Nets dunks the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Phoenix Suns at Barclays Center on January 19, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)On Monday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the news that the Los Angeles Lakers are signing Ziaire Williams.The 24-year-old is coming off a season where he appeared in 56 games for the Brooklyn Nets (13 starts).AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHe averaged 10.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.4 steals per contest while shooting 42.5% from the field and 34.3% from three-point range.Charania wrote: “Free agent forward Ziaire Williams has agreed on a one-year, $3 million deal to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN.”GettyZiaire Williams #1 of the Brooklyn Nets dunks the ball during the second quarter of the game against the Phoenix Suns at Barclays Center on January 19, 2026 in New York City.Here’s what people were saying about the news:Like HEAVY’s content? Be sure to follow us.This article was originally published on HEAVYAdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe post NBA World Reacts To Los Angeles Lakers Signing 5-Year Player appeared first on HEAVY.