The Los Angeles Lakers signed forward Brandon Bass and NBA Sixth Man of the Year Lou Williams to multiyear contracts on Thursday.
The 28-year-old Williams averaged a career-best 15.5 points in 80 games for the Toronto Raptors off the bench last season. The 10-year veteran hit a career-high 152 3-pointers.
“I am pleased to welcome Lou to the Laker family,” Lakers general manager Mitch Kupchak said. “We look forward to his contributions both on court in bolstering our guard rotation and also for the veteran leadership he can provide to our young players in the locker room.”
Williams spent seven seasons with the Philadelphia 76ers before signing with the Atlanta Hawks in 2012. He was traded to the Raptors last summer.
Bass is a 10-year veteran who played for the Boston Celtics the past four years. Last season, he averaged 10.6 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.
“I am excited to add a player of Brandon’s skill level and character to our roster,” Kupchak said. “His work ethic, toughness and selfless play lend themselves well to our team.”