Jahmir Young is off the Los Angeles Lakers roster as of Friday, Oct. 16, per the official roster. No contract or report had flagged the move in advance.
The move
Jahmir Young leaves the Los Angeles Lakers. The roster change was detected from the official roster on Friday, Oct. 16. No report preceded it; none is logged from any source. Young is a 26-year-old guard entering his third season, and he is now off the Lakers roster with no new destination listed.
The money
Young's contract is not on file yet; public salary data can lag a signing or move by a day, so terms and years are unknown for now. The Lakers' own payroll stands at $201.3 million across 16 contracts for 2026-27, over the luxury tax. The cap is set at $165.0 million, the tax line at $200.4 million, the first apron at $209.0 million and the second apron at $221.7 million.
The fit
Young played 14 games last season, averaging 4.2 minutes, 1.8 points, 0.3 rebounds and 0.6 assists. The Lakers' backcourt minutes last season were led by Luka Doncic at 35.8 minutes and 33.5 points and Austin Reaves at 34.5 minutes and 23.3 points, with Marcus Smart at 28.5 minutes and Luke Kennard at 23.0 minutes also in the guard mix. The roster now stands at 21 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Where does Jahmir Young go next?
Not announced. He is off the Los Angeles Lakers roster as of Friday, Oct. 16.
Was this move reported in advance?
No. No report preceded it; none is logged.
What is Young's new contract?
Not on file yet. Public salary data can lag a signing by a day.