Dalton Knecht expected to be cut from Lakers roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 4:08 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Dalton Knecht is projected to be waived by the Los Angeles Lakers as they reduce their roster from 16 to the league maximum of 15 players. Kneecht, the No. 17 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, showed promise as a rookie but struggled for playing time last season, averaging just 4.2 points in 10.2 minutes per game. His decreased performance has led to speculation about his future with the team. Without a trade or consolidation of players, Knecht is seen as the likely candidate to be released ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Lakers currently have 16 players signed to standard contracts.
- •Knecht averaged 4.2 points in his second season.
- •Rival executives expect Knecht to be waived.
- •Lakers need to trim their roster before the season starts.
- •Knecht's initial promise has diminished due to performance issues.
- 4:08 AMYahoo Sports — NBA executives expect Dalton Knecht to be 'the odd man out' for Lakers
"The Lakers have one too many players signed to standard contracts, and Dalton Knecht could be the man who leaves.
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