Lakers sign Jahmir Young, waive Cole Swider

Exhibit 10 contract for camp competition

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Per Lakers, the has signed guard Jahmir Young. In a corresponding move, the team has waived forward Cole Swider. Young i Via @DanWoikeSports on X

What happened: Young arrives as a guard on an Exhibit 10 contract. Swider exits in the corresponding preseason move on Oct. 14.

Why it matters: Los Angeles entered camp with starting jobs and a roster cut in play. Swapping a camp forward for a camp guard reshapes the back-end competition for the 2026-27 spots.

What to watch: Preseason minutes will determine whether Young sticks beyond camp. The final cut lands before opening night.

Sources

@DanWoikeSports 2026-10-15T01:00:16.022168+00:00

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