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Lakers Finalize Roster, Waive RJ Davis, Augustas Marčiulionis, Nate Williams and Anton Watson

The moves reflect Exhibit 10 contract mechanics under first-apron cap constraints.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 18: RJ Davis #26 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Denver Nuggets in the second half of a 2025 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 18, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Nuggets defeated the Lakers 106-84. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)
Apr 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick looks on during the third quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Los Angeles placed Davis, Marčiulionis, Williams and Watson on waivers Saturday following the conclusion of preseason.
  • All four were on non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 deals and are expected to join the South Bay Lakers, with bonuses of about $85,300 if they remain there at least 60 days.
  • The Lakers enter the regular season with 14 players on standard contracts and three on two-way deals, lacking room for a 15th standard spot due to the first-apron hard cap.
  • RJ Davis was the most productive of the group in preseason, averaging 8.6 points in 16.1 minutes across five games.
  • Augustas Marčiulionis did not play because of a foot injury, while Anton Watson and Nate Williams saw limited minutes with modest preseason stats.