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Lakers add Meechie Johnson, Chase Ross on Exhibit 10 deals

Los Angeles still must cut to 15 by Oct. 20.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 191 min read
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Next up on the Los Angeles Lakers E10 circuit: - Meechie Johnson - Chase Ross

What happened: Los Angeles moved Meechie Johnson and Chase Ross onto Exhibit 10 contracts as it keeps reshaping the back of the training-camp roster. The pair joins the Lakers' latest round of low-risk offseason additions ahead of preseason.

Why it matters: The moves add another layer to the Lakers' roster crunch before the Oct. 20 deadline to get down to 15 players. Exhibit 10 deals give teams camp flexibility and a G League pathway, so these spots matter most at the edge of the roster.

By the numbers: Roster deadline: Los Angeles must trim to 15 players by Oct. 20.

What to watch: Watch whether Johnson or Ross stick through preseason and how many Exhibit 10 spots the Lakers keep active as opening-night cuts get closer.

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