Lakers forward Jake LaRavia starts three games for injured Ziaire Williams
The gist
Lakers forward Jake LaRavia started three straight games while Ziaire Williams sat with left foot soreness.
His shooting resurgence is giving coach JJ Redick a rotation decision as Williams returns.
How it unfolded
- Jun 30, 2025The Lakers agreed to a two-year, $12 million contract with forward Jake LaRavia, using part of their $14.1 million midlevel exception.
- Oct 13, 2026A 'Summer of reflection' piece covered LaRavia's preseason resurgence.
- Nov 1, 2026LaRavia started for an injured Ziaire Williams in the Lakers' Emirates NBA Cup group-play loss to the Golden State Warriors after the team had led by 25 in the first quarter.
Key terms
- midlevel exception
- The lowest allowed NBA salary for an experienced player, set by league rules based on years of service.
- Emirates NBA Cup
- An annual NBA tournament held during the regular season, split into group stage and knockout rounds.
Source: Wikipedia