Los Angeles Lakers Add Elite Sharpshooter
The Los Angeles Lakers signed Jacari White, a sharpshooter from Virginia, after the 2026 NBA Draft. He averaged 9.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game while shooting 46.2% from the field and 43.4% from three-point range in 31 games.
Recent Form
The Lakers' last result was a 89-118 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on 2025-03-21. Their recent form is 1W-0D-2L, with losses in their last two games.
Signing Details
Dushawn London of 247Sports reported that White signed a Summer League deal with the Lakers. White spent the first three seasons of his college career at North Dakota State before joining Virginia.
Social Media Reaction
Fans reacted to the signing on social media, with @JayROB583274 saying "I like his game 3 and D guy..Can get to the bucket too". @iLLV1LL383 commented "Another Summer LakeShow addition. Let’s check out the tape." @L1kersfan joked "Why the summer league team actually bouta be good this year😂"
Career Stats
| Category | Stat |
|---|---|
| Games | 125 |
| 3PT% | 41.3% |
The Lakers' head coach, JJ Redick, will look to integrate White into the team's lineup. General Manager Rob Pelinka will be monitoring the team's progress in the Summer League.
Current Context
As of 2026-06-27, the Lakers are looking to improve their roster after a disappointing season. Their last three results were:
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-21 | Milwaukee Bucks | 89-118 |
| 2025-03-19 | Chicago Bulls | 102-105 |
| 2025-03-17 | Boston Celtics | 115-110 |
The Lakers will be looking to bounce back from their recent losses with the addition of White to their roster.
