What happened: Los Angeles added Meechie Johnson and Chase Ross on Exhibit 10 deals and waived Anton Watson shortly after his camp signing. One standard-roster cut remains to reach 15 before the deadline.
Why it matters: The final spot sets opening-night depth and back-end positional balance for 2026-27. The outcome also determines waiver order and bonus eligibility paths for players on camp deals.
By the numbers: Standard roster limit: 15. Deadline: Oct. 20. Remaining move: 1 cut.
What to watch: Watch preseason rotations for back-end guards and wings, then the final waiver decision before Oct. 20.