Lakers Waive Dalton Knecht, Opening Night Roster Spot Goes to Bronny James
The Los Angeles Lakers waived former first-round pick Dalton Knecht, allowing Bronny James and Jaden Hardy to secure spots on the opening-night roster.
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First reported by SI Feed, 2 min ahead of the next publisher · who breaks stories first
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The story so far
5 publishers have covered this in 13 articles since 19 Oct 2026. SI Feed published first, on 19 October at 20:56 UTC; feeds.bleacherreport.com followed 3 min later. The most recent article, from CBS Sports Headlines, appeared on 23 October at 17:00 UTC.
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How it unfolded
Every source in the order it published.
- SI FeedLakers Officially Part Ways With Dalton Knecht
- feeds.bleacherreport.comLakers Waive Dalton Knecht in Latest NBA Rumors, Top Landing Spots for Former 1st-Round Draft Pick
- CBS Sports HeadlinesDalton Knecht waived by Lakers: Why the 2024 draft class was doomed from the start (and the No. 1 pick)
- www.espn.comLakers waive former first-round pick Knecht
- SI FeedWhere Lakers’ Roster Stands After Waiving Dalton Knecht
- feeds.bleacherreport.comWhere Bronny James Fits on Lakers' Updated Depth Chart After Dalton Knecht Release
- CBS Sports HeadlinesHow Bronny James became the last survivor of Lakers' 2024 draft class -- and why that's not a good thing
- Latest articlesLakers release former first-round pick Dalton Knecht
- SI FeedFormer Lakers Forward Dalton Knecht Sends Heartfelt Message After Being Waived
- feeds.bleacherreport.comNew NBA Rumors on Dalton Knecht Reveal 2 Potential Landing Spots After Lakers Release
Show 3 later sources
- feeds.bleacherreport.comDalton Knecht to Knicks, Latest Rumors After Lakers' Former 1st-Round Pick Lands 2-Way Contract
- www.espn.comEx-Laker Knecht goes coast-to-coast, joins Knicks on two-way
- CBS Sports HeadlinesDalton Knecht signs with Knicks, per report: Could ex-Lakers first-round pick find role in New York?
Sources
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- Ex-Laker Knecht goes coast-to-coast, joins Knicks on two-way www.espn.com ·
- Lakers waive former first-round pick Knecht www.espn.com ·
- Dalton Knecht signs with Knicks, per report: Could ex-Lakers first-round pick find role in New York? CBS Sports Headlines
- Dalton Knecht to Knicks, Latest Rumors After Lakers' Former 1st-Round Pick Lands 2-Way Contract feeds.bleacherreport.com
- New NBA Rumors on Dalton Knecht Reveal 2 Potential Landing Spots After Lakers Release feeds.bleacherreport.com
- Former Lakers Forward Dalton Knecht Sends Heartfelt Message After Being Waived SI Feed
Show 7 more sources
- Lakers release former first-round pick Dalton Knecht Latest articles
- How Bronny James became the last survivor of Lakers' 2024 draft class -- and why that's not a good thing CBS Sports Headlines
- Where Bronny James Fits on Lakers' Updated Depth Chart After Dalton Knecht Release feeds.bleacherreport.com
- Where Lakers’ Roster Stands After Waiving Dalton Knecht SI Feed
- Dalton Knecht waived by Lakers: Why the 2024 draft class was doomed from the start (and the No. 1 pick) CBS Sports Headlines
- Lakers Waive Dalton Knecht in Latest NBA Rumors, Top Landing Spots for Former 1st-Round Draft Pick feeds.bleacherreport.com
- Lakers Officially Part Ways With Dalton Knecht SI Feed
In this story
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Dalton Knecht
- Bronny James
- Jaden Hardy