Lakers Complete Signings Of Grimes And Mamukelashvili

Trade with Washington Wizards

The Lakers have officially wrapped up a deal that sends center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards. In exchange, Washington receives guard Jaden Hardy and two second‑round draft picks. This transaction marks the end of the NBA’s free‑agency moratorium and reshapes both rosters.

Quentin Grimes Joins the Purple and Gold

Guard Quentin Grimes inked a four‑year, $60 million contract and will wear jersey No. 5. The 26‑year‑old shined last season with the Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 13.4 points per game on 45 % shooting and 33.4 % from beyond the arc. Grimes is a 6‑foot‑5 wing with solid perimeter defense and a reputation for corner three‑point accuracy.

His career three‑point completion sits at 36.6 %, and he has converted 44.5 % of attempts from the corners over five seasons. The Lakers have been looking for a legitimate two‑way wing, and Grimes provides depth on both ends. The timing aligns with the team’s strategic focus on versatile wing play.

Sandro Mamukelashvili Arrives

Big man Sandro Mamukelashvili also signed a four‑year, $52 million deal and will don jersey No. 54. The 27‑year‑old spent the past year with the Toronto Raptors, posting 11.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game. He shot 52.3 % from the floor and 38.9 % from three‑point range in a limited role.

Mamukelashvili, a 6‑foot‑9, 240‑pound hybrid forward, offers a fluid scoring touch and solid passing abilities. His skill set should give the Lakers more versatile front‑court options, especially in transition and half‑court sets. The acquisition signals the franchise’s push to improve depth on both ends of the floor.

Impact on the Lakers Roster

With the additions of Grimes and Mamukelashvili, Los Angeles addresses its recent need for two‑way wings and interior versatility. Both contracts add significant cap hits but are spread over four years, giving the team flexibility down the line. Analysts see the moves as a step toward rebuilding a more balanced rotation for the upcoming season.