What happened: The Los Angeles Lakers announced the signing of Rafael Castro. To make room for the addition on the training camp roster, the team waived William Kyle III.

Why it matters: Castro arrives after being waived by the Houston Rockets on Oct. 1 following time on a two-way contract. The transaction provides the Lakers with another frontcourt option to evaluate over the final two games of the preseason.

What to watch: Los Angeles will continue assessing the roster before finalizing cuts for the upcoming regular season.