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Anton Watson signed a training camp deal with the Lakers on Sept. 18 and was waived the same day, per Yahoo Sports. He's expected to head to the G League's Coachella Valley affiliate.
The Lakers signed guards Meechie Johnson and Chase Ross ahead of training camp, Lakers Nation's Trevor Lane reported. To make room, Los Angeles waived forward Anton Watson. The moves come days before Los Angeles opens its preseason slate against Sacramento.
Markquis Nowell signed a training camp deal with New Orleans after a EuroLeague season with Baskonia, per Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot. Minnesota signed guard Stephen Thompson to a camp contract and waived Jules Bernard.
Los Angeles signed forward Anton Watson to an Exhibit 10 contract Thursday, per Lakers reporter Jovan Buha. Watson spent last season with the South Bay Lakers, averaging 11.3 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.1 assists in the G League, and also played for the team's summer league squad in July.
