Los Angeles Lakers have waived rookie forward Dalton Knecht, their first-round draft pick in 2024, ahead of the NBA season opener and roster deadline.
01Summary
- 01The Lakers selected Dalton Knecht with a first-round pick in the 2024 NBA draft.
- 02The team waived him before the start of the regular season and the roster deadline.
- 03The move reduces the Lakers' active roster to the league-mandated 15 players.
02Why it matters
This decision affects the Lakers' depth on the wing and opens a roster spot for another player, while Knecht now becomes a free agent available to other teams.
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