The Lakers agreed to a long-term, $52 million contract with Sandro Mamukelashvili. The deal began on July 1, 2026. Major sports sites confirmed the news. Collin Sexton and Quentin Grimes also signed with the Lakers the same day. All three will serve as backups to Luka Doncic. Their primary task will be to boost scoring and enhance talent. The upcoming period will show how well they mesh. Coaches will use practice sessions to evaluate the new signings.