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Lakers sign William Kyle III and Cole Swider to training camp contracts

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 7:09 AM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Lakers sign William Kyle III and Cole Swider to training camp contracts
Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers added William Kyle III and Cole Swider to their training camp roster on Exhibit 10 contracts, just ahead of Media Day. Kyle, a 6-foot-9 forward from Syracuse University, averaged 8.4 points and 7.1 rebounds last season. Swider, also a Syracuse alum and known for his 3-point shooting, returns to the Lakers after spending last season with Anadolu Efes in Turkey. The Lakers waived Meechie Johnson Jr. and Chase Ross to make room for the new signings. Training camp begins on Tuesday.

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  • •Lakers added William Kyle III and Cole Swider to training camp roster.
  • •Kyle averaged 8.4 points and 7.1 rebounds last season at Syracuse.
  • •Swider is returning after playing last season in Turkey.
  • •Lakers waived Meechie Johnson Jr. and Chase Ross.
  • •Training camp starts on Tuesday ahead of first preseason game on October 5.
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  • 7:09 AMYahoo Sports — Lakers add two players on Exhibit 10 contracts to training camp roster
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Just before the start of training camp, the Lakers have added two players on Exhibit 10 contracts.

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