Los Angeles Lakers Release Player After Kings Game

0 Shares By Ben Stinar Updated Oct 10, 2026 at 12:32am Getty LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 21: A detailed view of a Los Angeles Lakers logo on the court before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on October 21, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. 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 Luke Hales/Getty Images) On Thursday night, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Sacramento Kings by a score of 114-110. William Kyle had two points and one block while shooting 1/2 from the field in three minutes of playing time. Los Angeles Lakers Release Player Getty Daeqwon Plowden #29 of the Sacramento Kings blocks a shot from William Kyle III #45 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter in a preseason game at Crypto.com Arena on October 08, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. On Friday, the Lakers announced that they had waived Kyle. Trevor Lane of Lakers Nation wrote: “The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward Rafael Castro . In a corresponding move, the team has waived forward William Kyle III.” The Los Angeles Lakers have signed forward Rafael Castro. In a corresponding move, the team has waived forward William Kyle III. — Trevor Lane (@TrevorLane) October 9, 2026 Social Media Reacts To Roster Move Getty Daeqwon Plowden #29 of the Sacramento Kings blocks a shot from William Kyle III #45 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter in a preseason game at Crypto.com Arena on October 08, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Here’s what people were saying about the moves: @NBAGeneralist_: “probably the right move but would love to keep Kyle in the South Bay team” Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar 0 Comments