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Lakers Nation > Blog > Featured > Lakers News: L.A. Agrees To One-Year Deal With Trevor Ariza
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Lakers News: L.A. Agrees To One-Year Deal With Trevor Ariza

Corey Hansford
Published: 08/02/2021
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Once the Los Angeles Lakers acquired Russell Westbrook via trade ahead of the NBA Draft, many wondered how the franchise was going to fill out the remainder of their roster. The team was in dire need of shooting and likely would need to add veterans on minimum deals due to salary cap restrictions.

Several names were mentioned as possibilities, but one of the more intriguing ones was veteran wing Trevor Ariza, a familiar name amongst Laker fans. Ariza, of course, helped the franchise win an NBA Championship back in 2009 and has remained one of the best veteran 3-and-D wings in the league.

Now a reunion has apparently come to fruition as the Lakers and Ariza have come to terms on a one=year deal, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski:

Free agent F Trevor Ariza has agreed to a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agents Aaron Mintz, Steven Heumann and Erika Ruiz of @caa_sports tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) August 2, 2021

Ariza spent most of last season with the Miami Heat, where he was one of their key rotation pieces. Though obviously not the same athlete he used to be, he remains a solid perimeter defender who must be accounted for offensively with his three-point range.

The veteran also brings toughness and an attitude that is needed for a team with championship aspirations. He is never afraid of the moment and has thrived on the biggest stages the NBA has to offer.

Who else the Lakers can bring in or retain remains to be seen, but the franchise is off to a good start in finding veterans who can contribute while on minimum deals, and Ariza is one of the best. Last season with the Heat, Ariza averaged 9.4 points and 4.8 rebounds while shooting 35% from three-point range.

Lakers agree to one-year deal with Wayne Ellington

The Lakers’ front office wasn’t done making moves at the outset of free agency as the team also came to terms on a one-year deal with sharpshooting guard Wayne Ellington. Like Ariza, Ellington is also familiar with the Lakers’ franchise, spending time here in 2015.

Ellington isn’t quite the defender Ariza is but is one of the best shooters the league has to offer and proved that last season with the Detroit Pistons. He averaged 9.6 points while knocking down 42.2% of his shots from deep last season and has shot below 35% just once in his entire career.

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ByCorey Hansford
Corey Hansford is the Senior Editor for Lakers Nation, as well as a contributor for Dodger Blue, Rams News Wire, and Raiders News Wire. He is a passionate follower of the Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chelsea FC, and the UFC. He can usually be seen arguing the merits of Kobe Bryant or cursing the decisions of Jerry Jones. He is also a former producer and associate producer for Sirius XM Sports Radio on both the Fantasy Sports Channel and College Sports Nation. Proud graduate of Long Beach Poly High School and The Real HU, Howard University, with a degree in Broadcast Journalism. Follow him on all social media outlets at @TheeCoreyH.
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