Overview

• Los Angeles expanded its Kevin Durant deal into a seven-team transaction to swap its No. 45 pick and cash with Minnesota for the No. 36 slot used to draft Thiero.
• General manager Rob Pelinka said scouts projected Thiero as a first-round talent, prompting an aggressive move to climb the board.
• Thiero averaged 15.1 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals at Arkansas and brings size and athleticism to Los Angeles’ wing rotation.
• The Lakers signed Thiero to an undisclosed multi-year rookie contract securing at least two guaranteed seasons.
• Thiero will miss Summer League as he completes rehab on a college knee injury but is expected to be cleared by training camp.