Lakers sign Meechie Johnson and Chase Ross to Exhibit 10 deals, waive Anton Watson

Two guards were added to the Lakers’ training-camp roster on Exhibit 10 contracts and a previously signed forward was waived; those players are probable G League candidates.

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- Meechie Johnson (6'2) signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Lakers.
- Chase Ross (6'5) signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Lakers.
- Anton Watson, who was signed earlier this week to an Exhibit 10, was waived.
- These Exhibit 10 actions allow the Lakers to carry up to 21 players in camp and funnel players to the Coachella Valley Lakers if unclaimed.
- Johnson started 32 games at South Carolina in 2025-26, averaging 17.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists (per the report).
- Ross started 32 games at Marquette in 2025-26 and played for the Lakers’ Summer League team.
- Unless they get other NBA offers, Exhibit 10 deals typically convert into G League allocations to the team's affiliate.

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