Lakers Quietly Tab Bargain 3-And-D Wing For Final Starting Lineup Spot: Report

Free agent forward Ziaire Williams is reportedly poised to claim the Los Angeles Lakers' final starting lineup spot for the upcoming regular season. According to team insider Jovan Buha, Williams is currently leading the internal competition to start at power forward alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Quentin Grimes, and Walker Kessler following the offseason departure of LeBron James.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick has not yet made an official announcement, noting that preseason injuries have created some disjointedness. However, teammates such as Reaves have praised the 25-year-old forward's defense and length after Williams averaged 10.2 points and 1.4 steals across 53 games with the Brooklyn Nets last season.