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Lakers face backlash for moving on from Dalton Knecht despite his better numbers than Bronny James

Knecht scored more points in one month during his rookie season than Bronny has in his entire career…

By JORGE GORDILLO · MARCA

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 10:30 PM

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The Los Angeles Lakers faced backlash after waiving Dalton Knecht to retain Bronny James on their roster.
Knecht was released to meet the league-mandated 15-player standard roster limit ahead of the regular season.
Knecht scored 190 points in November 2024 alone, exceeding James' entire professional career total of 184 points.

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The Los Angeles Lakers have faced strong backlash after waiving 2024 first-round pick Dalton Knecht to reach the 15-player standard roster limit, opting instead to retain Bronny James. Head coach JJ Redick and the front office finalized the decision ahead of their season opener, surprising analysts who expected Knecht to contend for rotation minutes or develop within the organization.

Fans and media pundits questioned the move due to the stark statistical contrast between the two players. Knecht scored 190 points in November 2024 alone, eclipsing the 184 career points James accumulated across 69 games over two seasons.

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