The Los Angeles Lakers have added forward Rafael Castro, NBA.com reported on the team's news page. To make room, the club waived forward William Kyle III in a corresponding move.
Castro comes from George Washington University, where NBA.com says he started all 29 games during the 2025-26 season. He is listed at 6'10" and 224.
His averages that season, per NBA.com, were 15.3 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.7 blocks in 27.3 minutes per game.
The publisher also notes that Castro is 23 years old. He was a two-time Atlantic 10 All-Defensive Team selection.
In addition, NBA.com reports that Castro was named a finalist for the 2025-26 Lefty Driesell National Defensive Player of the Year Award.
The source does not list contract terms or say how Castro will fit into the Lakers' rotation, so those details remain unconfirmed. SouthLand HubSports will rely on the team's official announcements for any updates.