LOS ANGELES — The Lakers opened free agency Friday by agreeing to three-year contracts with forward Rui Hachimura and guard Gabe Vincent while reaching a multiyear deal with forward Cam Reddish and an agreement to sign veteran Taurean Prince. Hachimura, a restricted free agent, agreed to a $51 million contract, which can be signed starting Tuesday. The 6-foot-8 forward, who is 25, averaged 9.6 points and 4.7 rebounds in 33 games with the Lakers. In 16 playoff games, he averaged 12.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and shot 55.7% from the field and 48.7% from 3-point range. He averaged 9.1 points and 2.5 assists while shooting 33.4% from deep during the regular season.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 01, 2023 00:38 UTC