Lakers waive guard Meechie Johnson nine days after signing him

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The Los Angeles Lakers waived guard Meechie Johnson nine days after signing him to a training camp deal, cutting ties with the 24-year-old former Miami Heat Summer League player. Johnson, who signed with the Lakers on September 18, had a standout senior season at South Carolina, averaging 17.2 points and 4.3 assists per game, though he shot just 32.6% from three-point range. The undrafted guard is now expected to join the South Bay Lakers, Los Angeles' G-League affiliate, to continue his professional development and pursue a future NBA promotion.


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