Lakers Waive Dalton Knecht, Keep Bronny James Before Season Opener

The Lakers announced the release of Dalton Knecht before the start of the season and the deadline for finalizing rosters, after he and Bronny James missed training on Monday amid rumors of a roster squeeze. Bronny remains on the roster, and the Lakers had selected Knecht in the first round in 2024.

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• Knecht and Bronny James missed Lakers training on Monday ahead of the decision, amid rumors of a roster squeeze.

  «As rumors swirl about their pending roster crunch, the Lakers were without two players during Monday’s practice.»

  New York Post on MSN
• Knecht was a standout for Tennessee in the 2023-24 season, winning the SEC Player of the Year award and leading his team to the Elite Eight.

  «Knecht was a standout at Tennessee during the 2023-24 season, winning SEC Player of the Year while leading the Vols to an Elite Eight appearance.»

  Bleacher Report
• A USA Today report described the release of Knecht as seemingly inevitable as the preseason neared its end.

  «Why Dalton Knecht's release felt inevitable as the preseason came to a close.»

  USA TODAY
• The release came before the season opener and before the roster deadline.

  «Lakers waive Dalton Knecht ahead of season opener, roster deadline»

  Yahoo Sports

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