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Lakers welcome Ziaire Williams and other new players

Ziaire Williams, Collin Sexton and other new additions say joining the Lakers is a full‑circle moment and a chance to play for a historic franchise.

By Felo News Desk · Published Tue, 29 Sep 2026 07:24:04 GMT

In the latest Lakers offseason moves, the franchise signed 25‑year‑old forward Ziaire Williams to a veteran’s minimum contract, adding him to a roster that already includes guard Collin Sexton, center Walker Kessler and others. Williams, who grew up in Lancaster, California, said the move felt like a homecoming and a “full circle” moment, recalling his childhood in a Junior Lakers jersey and the purple‑gold culture of Los Angeles. Sexton, who also grew up loving the Lakers, echoed the sentiment, saying he “grew up loving Kobe Bryant” and was excited to join the organization. Kessler, who joined the team after a mini‑camp in Slovenia, praised the franchise’s historic significance, noting the 17 championship banners at the practice facility. The new additions join star guards Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves as the Lakers look to build a new core after LeBron James’ departure.

Key facts

• Ziaire Williams signed a veteran’s minimum contract with the Lakers (nypost.com)
• Collin Sexton signed a two‑year deal with the Lakers (nypost.com)
• Walker Kessler signed a four‑year, $130 million contract with the Lakers (nypost.com)
• Williams and Sexton described joining the Lakers as a homecoming (nypost.com)
• Kessler highlighted the 17 championship banners at the Lakers’ practice facility (nypost.com)

Sources

• [1] nypost.com — originally reported as “Lakers new players open up on significant of joining franchise”