{
  "id": 8257588,
  "title": "Lakers reportedly sign ex-Knicks, Celtics 6-foot-8 Bronny James teammate for training camp",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/lakers-reportedly-sign-ex-knicks-celtics-6-foot-8-bronny-james",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T14:28:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/lakers-reportedly-sign-ex-knicks-142858617.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly signed a 6-foot-8 teammate of Bronny James, who played for both the Knicks and Celtics, to prepare for their upcoming training camp. This signing comes as the Lakers enter a new era with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves joining the team, marking their first season without LeBron James. The team will likely need to make cuts to stay within the roster limit, and training camp will serve as an opportunity for players to earn two-way contracts. Anton Watson, previously drafted by the Celtics and Knicks, signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Lakers, giving him a chance to prove himself and potentially secure a second contract.",
  "summary": "The Los Angeles Lakers are giving out contracts for training camp opportunities. It looks like they have signed a young player that is looking for a chance.",
  "key_points": [
    "Lakers sign 6'8\" Anton Watson, ex-Knicks and Celtics teammate",
    "Watson joins Lakers for training camp ahead of new era",
    "Signing comes as Lakers prepare cuts and two-way contracts"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}