The Los Angeles Lakers have made strategic moves following the NBA draft, securing both a promising player and several undrafted free agents. After trading for the rights to Adou Thiero from the Chicago Bulls, they continued to bolster their roster by signing Villanova forward Eric Dixon, who led the NCAA in scoring last season, to a two-way contract. The Lakers also added guards RJ Davis, Augustas Marčiulionis, and forward Arthur Kaluma on Exhibit 10 contracts.

In a further effort to enhance their lineup, the Lakers signed three more undrafted players: Ethan Taylor, TY Johnson, and Julian Reese. Taylor, a sharpshooting guard from the Air Force, has shown potential with his ability to hit 3-pointers at a 36.6% clip over his collegiate career. Johnson, a former UC Davis player, brings defensive prowess with an average of 1.8 steals per game, while Reese, hailing from Maryland, adds size and rebounding ability at 6-foot-9 and 252 pounds. This blend of talent and potential could pay dividends for the Lakers moving forward.