Lakers sign Meechie Johnson, Chase Ross, waive Anton Watson

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.

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RealGM · 19 Sept 2026Lakers add Johnson, Ross on camp deals, cut Watson loose

Heavy · 19 Sept 2026Lakers sign Meechie Johnson, Chase Ross, waive Anton Watson

Hoops Rumors · 19 Sept 2026Lakers ink Chase Ross and Meechie Johnson to Exhibit 10 deals

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Lakers waive Ross, Johnson; add Kyle and Swider on Exhibit 10s

The Lakers waived guards Chase Ross and Meechie Johnson Jr. less than two weeks after signing them to Exhibit 10 deals. In their place, Los Angeles added forwards William Kyle III and Cole Swider on Exhibit 10 contracts of their own.

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Lakers' G League affiliate lands Abmas rights in three-team swap

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Lakers reclaim Diong's G League rights from Pelicans affiliate

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