​Lakers sign Bronny James’ history making 25-year-old ex-high school star teammate originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Los Angeles Lakers have prioritized strengthening their wing depth by any means necessary lately, and that trend continued on Monday.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAccording to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Lakers signed Bronny James’ 25-year-old history-making high school teammate (he became the highest-rated in Stanford history in 2020 after completing his senior season at Sierra Canyon alongside James).“Free agent forward Ziaire Williams has agreed on a one-year, $3 million deal to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers,” Charania wrote Monday.“Lakers reach a deal with Williams and CAA Co-Head of Basketball Aaron Mintz to address their wing depth — and LA continues to strongly pursue Jonathan Kuminga as a potential starting forward, sources tell ESPN.”While Williams is still finding his footing in the big leagues, it isn’t outlandish to state he’s moving in the right direction. The 24-year-old has made encouraging strides as a transition finisher, half-court shot creator, perimeter shooter, and active defender.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWilliams averaged 10.2 points and 1.4 steals per game with the Nets last season, shooting 42.5%% from the field and a career-best 34.3% from three (which isn’t great, but it proves he’s on an upward trajectory in that aspect of his game).The Lancaster, California, native can only improve here, and playing alongside a high-IQ, methodical point guard like Luka Doncic should help take his development to the next level if things go according to plan.More NBA news:76ers officially beat out Lakers, Spurs for $38 million ex-Cavaliers elite defenderCeltics officially sign $295 million ex-Jazz All-Star guard to help Jayson TatumKnicks officially outduel Lakers for historic 6-foot-5 playoff hero, NBA champion