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Celtics keep being proven right about Anton Watson after latest Lakers move

The Lakers had Anton Watson in their organization last season. They had two-way openings this summer. What they've done with the former Celtic instead speaks volumes.

Published: Wednesday, 23 September 2026 at 12:45 AM
Celtics keep being proven right about Anton Watson after latest Lakers move
Key Things to Know
  • The Los Angeles Lakers signed Anton Watson to an Exhibit 10 contract and promptly waived him.
  • Watson can earn a $91,000 bonus if he spends 60 days with the South Bay Lakers.
  • Boston originally selected Watson with the 54th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Los Angeles Lakers recently signed forward Anton Watson to an Exhibit 10 deal and waived him shortly after, according to the NBA transaction wire. The move is designed to direct Watson to the franchise's G League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers. Watson can now earn a $91,000 bonus if he spends at least 60 days with South Bay this season.

Watson was originally selected 54th overall by the Boston Celtics in the 2024 NBA Draft before the team moved on from him during his rookie campaign. The former Gonzaga standout later appeared in nine games for the New York Knicks in 2024-25 before being waived, subsequently spending time with the Lakers' G League affiliate.

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