Lakers sign Kiwi forward Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones to Exhibit 10 contract

The 25-year-old just won Latvian-Estonian Final MVP.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 6h1 min read

Kiwi forward Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones has signed an Exhibit 10 deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, sources told ESPN. The 25-y Via @OlgunUluc on X

What happened: Los Angeles added New Zealand forward Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones on an Exhibit 10 agreement, per ESPN's Olgun Uluc. He joins the organization following a championship stint with Valmiera Glass VIA in the Latvian-Estonian Basketball League.

Why it matters: Exhibit 10 contracts allow franchises to secure a player's G League affiliate rights and offer a financial bonus if they remain with the affiliate after being waived. The signing gives the club an additional wing to evaluate or assign amid the Lakers' preseason roster crunch.

By the numbers: Tait-Jones posted averages of 15.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game for Valmiera Glass VIA during his title campaign.

What to watch: NBA franchises must finalize their regular-season rosters by Monday's cutdown deadline ahead of Tuesday's 2026-27 season tipoff.

Sources

@OlgunUluc 2026-10-18T12:49:31.210147+00:00

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