The Lakers signed Jack LaRavia to a 2-year, $12 million deal to fill the gap left by Smith's departure.

After 3-and-D forward Dorian Finney-Smith left, the NBA's Lakers signed 23-year-old forward Jack LaRavia on July 1st (Beijing time) to a 2-year, $12 million (about 86 million RMB) contract.Jack LaRaviawas signed to fill the vacancy.

LaRavia

Standing 6 feet 8 inches tall,Jack LaRaviawas selected by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2022 NBA Draft but was immediately traded to the Memphis Grizzlies. After two years, he was traded to the Sacramento Kings last season, accumulating 66 games played with averages of 6.9 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, shooting 47.5% from the field and 42.3% from three-point range, demonstrating solid shooting potential and value as a role player.

Jack LaRavia is expected to fill the spot in the Lakers' rotation left by Dorian Finney-Smith, who recently signed a 4-year, $53 million (approximately 380 million RMB) contract with the Houston Rockets after his trade.