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Lakers Sign Rafael Castro To Exhibit 10 Contract, Waive William Kyle III

The Los Angeles Lakers announced that they have signed forward Rafael Castro and waived forward/center William Kyle III. Castro (6’10”, 224) started all 29 games at George Washington University during the 2025-26 season, averaging 15.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists…

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 1:03 AM
Lakers Sign Rafael Castro To Exhibit 10 Contract, Waive William Kyle III
Key Things to Know
  • The Los Angeles Lakers signed forward Rafael Castro to an Exhibit 10 contract.
  • The Lakers waived forward/center William Kyle III to create a training camp roster spot.
  • Castro averaged 15.3 points and 9.1 rebounds per game at George Washington during the 2025-26 season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed undrafted forward Rafael Castro to an Exhibit 10 contract and waived forward/center William Kyle III. The 23-year-old Castro, who stands 6-foot-10, previously worked out with the team during the pre-draft process after completing his collegiate career at George Washington University.

Castro joins the Lakers with two games remaining on their preseason exhibition schedule, as the front office evaluates potential talent for its G League affiliate. Meanwhile, head coach JJ Redick expressed satisfaction with the team's preseason progress while hoping to have the full roster healthy before the regular season begins.

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