Ziaire Williams 2026–27 projection
Los Angeles LakersFAge 25.0Current age in years, from his birth date.
−1.40
−2.52−0.25ImpactHow many points per 100 possessions he adds compared with an average player. 0 is average.Per 100 possessions0 = league average
Middle 80%Middle 80% of his possible Impact this season, in points per 100 possessions versus an average player. of outcomes · ±0.88Spread of his possible Impact, one standard deviation. Smaller means we are more sure.
Playing time
Est. minutesEstimated regular-season minutes, allowing for health, role and competition for playing time.
1,497
686–2,045Middle 80% of simulated season minutes, including health, role and competition for playing time.
GamesExpected games played, allowing for health and role, to the nearest game.
70
27–82Middle 80% of simulated games played.
Minutes a gameEstimated minutes per game played.
21.4
AvailabilityChance of playing at least 75% of estimated minutes. Includes health, role and rotation competition; not the chance of staying healthy.
76%
Small numbers under each total are the middle 80% of outcomes.
Where Impact comes from
JAYLENOur player impact rating, in points per 100 possessions versus an average player.
−1.65Our player impact rating
Expected EPMDunks & Threes’ estimate of current impact from career data, per 100 possessions versus average.
−1.33From Dunks & Threes
Impact blends two ratings: 22% JAYLEN and 78% Expected EPM, each aged forward a year.
Rating historyHis past seasons in the two ratings behind Impact, in points per 100 possessions versus an average player.
−4
−3
−2
−1
Avg
+1
21–2222–2323–2424–2525–2626–27›Season by season
| Season | Age | Min | Games | JAYLEN | Exp. EPM | Actual EPM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 24 | 1,281 | 56 | −2.15 | −1.21 | −1.03 |
| 2024–25 | 23 | 1,543 | 63 | −2.26 | −1.99 | −1.05 |
| 2023–24 | 22 | 1,038 | 51 | −3.34 | −2.67 | −2.86 |
| 2022–23 | 21 | 561 | 37 | −1.82 | −2.40 | −3.43 |
| 2021–22 | 20 | 1,346 | 62 | −3.07 | −0.54 | −1.43 |
How he joinedHow the player joined his current team, from the official roster.
Signed July 19, 2026
Lakers teammates
- PlayerImpactHow many points per 100 possessions he adds compared with an average player. 0 is average.MinEstimated regular-season minutes, allowing for health, role and competition for playing time.
- Austin ReavesGImpact +1.72Estimated minutes 2,279
- Luka DončićF-GImpact +5.13Estimated minutes 2,094
- Quentin GrimesGImpact −1.31Estimated minutes 1,948
- Walker KesslerCImpact +0.35Estimated minutes 1,930
- Jake LaRaviaFImpact −1.06Estimated minutes 1,725
- Sandro MamukelashviliF-CImpact +0.24Estimated minutes 1,509
- Collin SextonGImpact −0.83Estimated minutes 1,495
- Jarred VanderbiltFImpact −1.17Estimated minutes 1,014
- Matisse ThybulleG-FImpact −1.21Estimated minutes 1,008
- Kevon LooneyFImpact −0.43Estimated minutes 714
›10 more on the roster
- Cameron CarrGImpact −2.19Estimated minutes 571
- Adou ThieroGImpact −3.49Estimated minutes 446
- Jaden HardyGImpact −2.01Estimated minutes 438
- Dalton KnechtFImpact −2.44Estimated minutes 326
- Bronny JamesGImpact −3.38Estimated minutes 286
- Arthur KalumaFImpact −1.87Estimated minutes 100
- Chris MañonGImpact −3.84Estimated minutes 89
- Cole SwiderFImpact −1.80Estimated minutes 87
- AK OkerekeFImpact −2.22Estimated minutes 81
- William KyleImpact −1.93Estimated minutes 43
Ranges assume he plays. Impact is points per 100 possessions compared with an average player (0 = average).