Lakers sign $12 million wing who shoots 42% from 3 in unexpected decision

The Los Angeles Lakers just added one of the NBA's best shooters.

Jake LaRavia is coming to Hollywood.

LaRavia comes over from the Sacramento Kings. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the deal is for two years and $12 million.

He's expected to be a great floor spacer around the expert distribution of Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves.

LaRavia shot a ridiculous 42.3% from 3-point range in 2024-25 for Sacramento.

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His averages were 6.9 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game.

The Lakers didn't have a lot of money available, so getting LaRavia for $6 million per year is a bargain.

LaRavia also offers some interesting defensive flexibility. He's not a great defender, but he's 6-foot-8, 235 pounds and vertically athletic. He can shift around to different players on that end of the floor.

The Lakers still will likely sign a center later on Monday, but LaRavia is already on board.

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