Lakers Waive Dalton Knecht to Trim Roster to 15 Players

The Los Angeles Lakers cut their roster from 16 players to 15 before Monday's trim deadline, with Dalton Knecht the player released. The move, made ahead of the 2026-27 season to comply with the NBA's 15-player limit, drew criticism from a Los Angeles radio host.

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• The team cut its roster from 16 players to 15 before Monday's trim deadline.

  «The Los Angeles Lakers have trimmed their roster from 16 players to 15 ahead of the roster cut deadline on Monday.»

  Sports Illustrated
• The decision was made ahead of the 2026-27 season to comply with the NBA's 15-player limit.

  «The management has made their decision ahead of the 2026-27 season to meet the NBA’s 15-player roster limit.»

  Yahoo Sports
• A Los Angeles radio host criticized the management, arguing that the team had given Bronny enough opportunities.

  «Bronny Was Given Ample Opportunity»

  Yahoo Sports

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