Lakers add William Kyle III and Cole Swider to training camp on Exhibit 10 deals, waive two players

The Lakers completed their maximum 21-player training camp roster by adding William Kyle III and Cole Swider on Exhibit 10 deals and cutting Meechie Johnson and Chase Ross; the signings provide camp depth and potential Coachella Valley Lakers G League options.

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- Signed: William Kyle III — 6'9" forward, undrafted out of Syracuse; played on Lakers' Summer League team.
- Signed: Cole Swider — 6'8" forward, previously with Lakers organization and in Europe; 3-point specialist.
- Waived: Meechie Johnson and Chase Ross — both guards previously signed earlier in September.
- Exhibit 10 contracts: non-guaranteed, often convert to G League bonuses if player joins affiliate.
- Roster: Lakers maxed at 21 for training camp; must trim to 15 before Oct. 21 opener.
- Next step: players will compete in training camp and preseason; some likely to join Coachella Valley Lakers if waived.
- Kyle: strong rim protection and shot-blocking (led ACC in blocks in 2025-26 at Syracuse).
- Swider: familiar to Lakers fans after a prior two-way stint and recent season with Anadolu Efes.
- These moves add depth behind new frontcourt pieces such as Walker Kessler and Kevon Looney.

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