The Lakers have signed forward Anton Watson to an Exhibit 10 contract, the team announced Thursday.
The 6-foot-8, 225-pound forward played for the South Bay Lakers last season, averaging 11 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.4 steals in 27.3 minutes.The 6-foot-8, 225-pound forward played for the South Bay Lakers last season, averaging 11 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.4 steals in 27.3 minutes.
Anton Watson (41) of the Los Angeles Lakers plays against the Miami Heat during their 2026 California Classic Summer League game at Chase Center in San Francisco, Sunday, July 5, 2026. Getty Images
Watson was selected 54th by the Celtics in the 2024 NBA Draft. After the Celtics waived him in March 2025, he played nine games for the Knicks.
He played five seasons at Gonzaga from 2019-24.
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