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Lakers Sign Jarred Vanderbilt to 4-Year $48M Extension

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FILE - Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt dunks as Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, April 9, 2023, in Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a four-year, $48 million contract extension with forward Jarred Vanderbilt, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday, Sept. 15.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Jarred Vanderbilt #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers in action against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Toyota Center on March 15, 2023 in Houston, Texas.

Overview

  • The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed to a four-year, $48 million contract extension with forward Jarred Vanderbilt.
  • The deal was confirmed by Vanderbilt's agents Rich Paul and Erika Ruiz of Klutch Sports.
  • This move secures Vanderbilt's long-term future with the Lakers after he was acquired in a trade last week.
  • Vanderbilt provides defense, rebounding, and hustle as the Lakers aim to return to contention.
  • The contract signals the Lakers' commitment to building around their core stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis.