Lakers waive Anton Watson shortly after signing him to training camp deal
Los Angeles must trim its roster to 15 players by Oct. 20.
WIWire Report Intelligence·Updated 7h·1 min read
What happened: The Los Angeles Lakers waived Anton Watson soon after signing him to a training camp deal. The former Gonzaga forward had previously agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract with the team on September 18.
Why it matters: The transaction gives Los Angeles flexibility to shuffle its preseason roster ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. The organization is evaluating multiple camp invitees as it works toward the final cutdown deadline.
What to watch: The Lakers will finalize their 15-man roster ahead of the regular-season opener.