Dalton Knecht could have a saving grace over Jaden Hardy to stay on the Los Angeles Lakers and not become the team's final roster cut.
Dalton Knecht and Jaden Hardy are competing for the final spot on the Los Angeles Lakers' 15-man roster ahead of the upcoming season. While previous indications suggested Knecht would be waived, analyst Svyatoslav Rovenchuk reports that the race remains open. The Lakers must finalize their roster cuts by October 19 ahead of NBA opening day.
Positional depth could play a decisive role, as the Lakers feature a crowded backcourt compared to fewer options on the wing. While Hardy faces heavy guard competition, Knecht provides outside shooting and size among the forwards, though both players remain on the fringes of the rotation.
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