Free agent forward Jake LaRavia has agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources tell ESPN. LaRavia had a strong finish after joining the Sacramento Kings last season. pic.twitter.com/hXw9E1PzZV— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2025
This is a head scratcher. We needed a center and wing defender. While Jake is a decent defender with an all around game, he is a true PF that really isn’t someone you put on the wing. I will withhold judgement until we see what other moves they make. This does seem to open up the possibility of a trade in the works.