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After transferring to Syracuse for his senior season, former UCLA forward William Kyle III will be heading back to Los Angeles to start his NBA career. The Los Angeles Lakers signed Kyle III to an Exhibit 10 deal following the conclusion of the 2026 NBA Draft, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin.
The Lakers acquired six new players through the draft, two-way contracts and Exhibit 10 deals.
Los Angeles drafted Baylor guard Cameron Carr with the No. 24 overall pick. Then, the Lakers signed Vanderbilt wing AK Okereke and Miami (OH) guard Peter Suder to two-way contracts. And finally, the franchise agreed to Exhibit 10 deals with Kyle III, St. Louis forward Robbie Avila and Marquette guard Chase Ross.
At Syracuse, Kyle III averaged 8.4 points and a career-high 7.1 rebounds while shooting 66.1% from the field as a starter in 32 games. His career-high 2.5 blocks per game ranked second overall in the ACC and eight in the nation this season.
Feb 21, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange forward William Kyle III (42) dunks during the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images
Kyle III played his junior season at UCLA after spending the first two season of his collegiate career at South Dakota State.
The Bellevue, Nebraska native did not get much playing time during his stint with the Bruins. He averaged a career-low 9.6 minutes per game and did not start in any of the 32 games he played in across the 2024-25 season. Kyle III also averaged a career-low 2.9 points and 1.8 rebounds that season.
UCLA Bruins forward William Kyle III (24) rushes up the court against Wisconsin Badgers forward Carter Gilmore (7) on Friday, March 14, 2025, during the third round of the men’s Big Ten tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Photo Credit: Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Transferring to Syracuse allowed Kyle III to get more time on the court in a competitive conference. He will now join the Lakers in Summer League in July.
Photo Credit: Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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The Lakers acquired six new players through the draft, two-way contracts and Exhibit 10 deals.
Los Angeles drafted Baylor guard Cameron Carr with the No. 24 overall pick. Then, the Lakers signed Vanderbilt wing AK Okereke and Miami (OH) guard Peter Suder to two-way contracts. And finally, the franchise agreed to Exhibit 10 deals with Kyle III, St. Louis forward Robbie Avila and Marquette guard Chase Ross.
At Syracuse, Kyle III averaged 8.4 points and a career-high 7.1 rebounds while shooting 66.1% from the field as a starter in 32 games. His career-high 2.5 blocks per game ranked second overall in the ACC and eight in the nation this season.
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Feb 21, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange forward William Kyle III (42) dunks during the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images
Kyle III’s Career At UCLA
Kyle III played his junior season at UCLA after spending the first two season of his collegiate career at South Dakota State.
The Bellevue, Nebraska native did not get much playing time during his stint with the Bruins. He averaged a career-low 9.6 minutes per game and did not start in any of the 32 games he played in across the 2024-25 season. Kyle III also averaged a career-low 2.9 points and 1.8 rebounds that season.
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UCLA Bruins forward William Kyle III (24) rushes up the court against Wisconsin Badgers forward Carter Gilmore (7) on Friday, March 14, 2025, during the third round of the men’s Big Ten tournament at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Photo Credit: Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Transferring to Syracuse allowed Kyle III to get more time on the court in a competitive conference. He will now join the Lakers in Summer League in July.
Photo Credit: Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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