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Lakers Sign Undrafted North Carolina Guard RJ Davis to Exhibit 10 Deal

The deal secures Davis a one-year minimum salary contract with potential for two-way conversion under Los Angeles’s roster plans.

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RJ Davis
Mar 18, 2025; Dayton, OH, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels guard RJ Davis (4) plays the ball defende day San Diego State Aztecs forward Jared Coleman-Jones (31) in the second half at UD Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Overview

  • RJ Davis went unselected in the 2025 NBA Draft before securing his contract with the Lakers on June 27, 2025.
  • The 6-foot, 180-pound guard averaged 15.6 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.0 steal over five seasons at North Carolina.
  • Davis earned ACC Player of the Year and unanimous First-Team All-American honors in 2024 after leading the conference in scoring.
  • Exhibit 10 agreements carry a minimum salary and allow teams to retain players for development or convert their deals to two-way contracts.
  • Los Angeles plans to evaluate Davis’s scoring ability and defensive potential through G League assignments before making a final roster decision.