Meechie Johnson is no longer on the Lakers roster, according to the official roster checked Monday, Sept. 28. No move report preceded the change.
The move
Meechie Johnson, a 24-year-old rookie guard, is off the Los Angeles Lakers roster as of the official roster check on Monday, Sept. 28. No report on the move is logged, so the transaction is confirmed only by the roster itself, with no source or confidence level attached to how or when it happened during the day.
The money
Johnson's contract on file lists a $1.4M figure for 2026-27, with no further years recorded. The Lakers carry $204.0M in payroll across 18 contracts for 2026-27, over the luxury tax. The cap sits at $165.0M, the tax line at $200.4M, the first apron at $209.0M and the second apron at $221.7M.
The fit
Johnson has no NBA line from last season on record. The Lakers' backcourt and wing rotation last season was led by Luka Doncic at 35.8 minutes and 33.5 points, Austin Reaves at 34.5 minutes and 23.3 points, and Marcus Smart at 28.5 minutes and 9.3 points, with Luke Kennard adding 23.0 minutes and 9.0 points. The roster now stands at 21 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus 3 two-way spots.
Why is Meechie Johnson off the Lakers roster?
The reason is not announced. The change was detected from the official roster on Monday, Sept. 28, with no move report logged.
What was Meechie Johnson's contract with the Lakers?
His contract on file shows $1.4M for 2026-27, with no additional years recorded.
Where does this leave the Lakers roster?
The Lakers list 21 players, above the standard limit of 15 plus 3 two-way spots, with a 2026-27 payroll of $204.0M across 18 contracts, over the luxury tax.