Contract signing · LAL
Done deal
Lakers sign Cole Swider and William Kyle III ahead of camp
The Lakers signed forwards Cole Swider and William Kyle III, waiving guards Meechie Johnson and Chase Ross in corresponding moves.
Swider began his career with Los Angeles as an undrafted free agent and has since bounced through the Heat, Pistons, Raptors and Lakers organizations, averaging 3.1 points over 35 career games, before spending last season with Anadolu Efes in Turkey.
Kyle went undrafted after starting all 32 games for Syracuse last season, averaging 8.4 points, 7.1 rebounds and 2.5 blocks per game.
+ 7 reports from 6 outlets
Yahoo Sports · 15hSwider back on Lakers' roster via Exhibit 10 deal
Bleacher Report · 28 Sept 2026Lakers waive Johnson, Ross to make room for Swider, Kyle III
RealGM · 28 Sept 2026Lakers waive Meechie Johnson, Chase Ross to make camp room
Heavy · 28 Sept 2026Lakers add undrafted big William Kyle III on Exhibit 10 deal
Sportando · 28 Sept 2026Lakers waive Johnson, Ross to make room for Kyle and Swider
Fadeaway World · 28 Sept 2026Lakers hand Exhibit 10 deals to Kyle III, Swider before camp
Heavy · 28 Sept 2026Lakers sign Cole Swider and William Kyle III ahead of camp
