The Lakers have signed Adou Thiero to an ordinary contract, the crew confirmed as we speak. in a press launch.
In line with Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter hyperlink), it’s a three-year, $5.95MM deal for Thiero, which suggests he acquired the rookie minimal. The deal, signed utilizing the second-round choose exception, is totally assured for 2 seasons, with a third-year crew choice.
Thiero was the thirty sixth choose within the 2025 draft and was chosen by the Lakers after they traded the forty fifth choose and money to the Timberwolves to maneuver up. That settlement was included into the large seven-team commerce that despatched Kevin Durant from the Suns to the Rockets.
Thiero spent one yr with Arkansas after taking part in his first two seasons with Kentucky. He averaged 15.1 factors and 5.8 rebounds per sport with the Razorbacks whereas proving himself to be a high-level, versatile wing defender and an elite athlete. The perimeter jumper is a piece in progress, as Thiero holds a profession three-point proportion of 28.4%, however he gives the Lakers with some wanted defensive depth on the wing within the wake of Dorian Finney-Smith‘s exit.
Thiero won’t play with the Lakers throughout Summer time League as he continues his restoration from a knee damage he suffered throughout the school season, in keeping with Khobi Value of the Orange County Register.
