Lakers $52 Million Newcomer Raises Hopes With 22-Point Performance

The Los Angeles Lakers signed forward Sandro Mamukelashvili to a four-year, $52 million contract in July 2026. Mamukelashvili has begun showing early returns on that investment, posting a 22-point performance that has raised optimism around the team. The strong outing suggests the newcomer could be a meaningful contributor for Los Angeles in the upcoming season.