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Lakers swap William Kyle III for Rafael Castro in roster move

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 11:30 PM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Lakers swap William Kyle III for Rafael Castro in roster move
Summary

The Los Angeles Lakers have made a roster change by swapping out William Kyle III for Rafael Castro. Castro, a center out of George Washington, had a brief stint on a two-way contract with the Houston Rockets this offseason. He was recognized twice for All-Conference and earned All-Defense honors in the Atlantic 10. The decision comes as the Lakers finalize their training camp roster ahead of the upcoming season.

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  • •Lakers replace William Kyle III with Rafael Castro.
  • •Rafael Castro is an undrafted rookie center.
  • •Castro previously held a two-way contract with the Rockets.
  • •He received All-Conference and All-Defense accolades in the Atlantic 10.
  • •Roster decisions are being finalized as training camp progresses.
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  • 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — The Los Angeles Lakers have swapped William Kyle III …
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