Dalton Knecht Handed Good News, Shred Of Hope Before Lakers Cut Ties

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to waive Dalton Knecht before the start of the 2026-27 NBA season, but with less than a week before the final deadline to make that move, he remains on the roster. Both Knecht and Jaden Hardy are the two top candidates to be waived by the Lakers to get to the 15-man roster limit for the upcoming season, and with opening night quickly approaching, the race continues as both battle it out to stay on the team.