What happened: Los Angeles added guard Aniwaniwa Tait-Jones on an Exhibit 10 contract Thursday and waived guard Jahmir Young in a corresponding roster move, per Dan Woike. Young had joined the club on an Exhibit 10 deal earlier in the day when the team released forward Cole Swider.

Why it matters: Rapid Exhibit 10 turnover allows the Lakers during 2026-27 preseason camp to secure G League affiliate rights and bonus eligibility for multiple players bound for South Bay. The back-end churn runs parallel to separate roster decisions as the front office weighs a consolidation trade ahead of regular-season cutdowns.

What to watch: Tait-Jones and Young are both eligible to report to the South Bay Lakers for the upcoming G League campaign once waivers clear.