The Lakers agreed to a multi-year, $52 million contract with Sandro Mamukelashvili. The deal took effect 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 role will be to add depth and strengthen the roster. The upcoming period will show how well they fit together. Coaches will use practice sessions to evaluate the new signings.