Lakers Land Sandro Mamukelashvili on Four-Year, $52 Million Contract
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The Los Angeles Lakers have reached an agreement with free-agent forward/center Sandro Mamukelashvili on a four-year, $52 million deal that includes a player option for the fourth season, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
The signing, reported on July 1, 2026, marks the Lakers’ first major use of the league-high salary-cap space they carried into free agency. Mamukelashvili, 27, spent last season with the Toronto Raptors, where he produced career highs of 11.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 21.9 minutes per game. He shot 52.3 percent from the field and 38.9 percent from three-point range, showcasing both interior and perimeter versatility.
Los Angeles views Mamukelashvili as a floor-stretching big who can complement star guard Luka Doncic as the franchise transitions into a new era. The club’s strategy shifted after LeBron James informed team officials he will explore other opportunities in free agency, freeing additional cap room for general manager Rob Pelinka to reshape the roster.
With forward Rui Hachimura expected to depart and center Walker Kessler already added earlier in the day, the Lakers continue to prioritize length, shooting and athleticism around Doncic. More roster moves are anticipated as the opening days of free agency unfold.
Source: LakersNation.com
