Kings Add Depth With Laughton on Three-Year Deal

Los Angeles is making a calculated move on the first day of free agency, bringing in a veteran forward who knows how to compete in tight playoff races. Laughton represents the kind of low-risk, high-character addition that separates contenders from pretenders when the games matter most. The Kings are clearly building around their core with complementary pieces, and this signing signals they're not waiting around for next year.