Lakers reach deal with free agent Nick Young

The Lakers agreed to terms with guard-forward Nick Young on a veteran’s minimum contract, adding depth on the perimeter.

Young, 28, will make $1.2 million next season. It was not immediately known if he was under contract beyond that.

Young averaged 10.6 points and shot 41.3% for Philadelphia last season.

He has also played for Washington and briefly with the Clippers in his six-year NBA career. He played at USC and also at Reseda Cleveland High.

“It’s great for Nick and great for the Lakers,� said Young’s agent, Mark Bartelstein. “He could’ve waited and got more money in the free-agent market but his dream has always been to play for the Lakers.�

The Lakers now have 10 players under contract for $83 million. They are trying to sign guard Jordan Farmer in a complicated deal that includes a buyout from a pro team in Turkey.

The Lakers are also mulling whether to waive Metta World Peace and save about $15 million in luxury taxes. The deadline for such a transaction is Tuesday.

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