Metta World Peace reportedly returning to Los Angeles Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are ready to give Metta World Peace a chance again.

The 36-year-old told ESPN on Wednesday that he has agreed to a one-year deal with the Lakers, who are coached by former teammate Luke Walton.

While the Lakers have yet to confirm that deal, they did sign forward Thomas Robinson to a contract on Wednesday. Robinson is averaging 4.9 points and 4.8 rebounds in his career with the Sacramento Kings, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets.

As for World Peace, the 16-year NBA veteran feels he has more to add after averaging 5.0 points and 2.5 rebounds in 35 games for the Lakers last season.

"I'm excited about everything. I'm prepared to help the young guys grow. To play, everything," World Peace told ESPN.

World Peace, formerly known as Ron Artest, was the Defensive Player of the Year with the Indiana Pacers in 2003-2004 and initially played for the Lakers from 2009-13.