Lakers Officially Part Ways With Dalton Knecht

The Los Angeles Lakers are now down to the maximum of 15 players on their roster ahead of the season opener.

Sep 28, 2026; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers player Dalton Knecht (4) during media day at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

The Los Angeles Lakers have officially finalized their roster ahead of the start of the 2026-27 NBA season.

There’s been a lot of speculation over the last couple of months about what the Lakers will do to get their roster to the maximum of 15 players, whether it be making a two-for-one trade or simply waiving one of their players.

Lakers Waive Former First-Round Pick Dalton Knecht

Ahead of Monday’s NBA deadline to finalize rosters, the Lakers decided to part ways with former first-round draft pick Dalton Knecht in order to get down to the requirement of 15 players, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.

The Los Angeles Lakers are waiving 2024 No. 17 pick Dalton Knecht, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/SaeDxdSBUo
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 19, 2026

With the Lakers’ roster now finalized, the team will focus on being ready for the season opener against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on Oct. 21.

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The Los Angeles Lakers are now down to the maximum of 15 players on their roster ahead of the season opener.

Lakers Waive Former First-Round Pick Dalton Knecht

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