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Lakers Expected to Cut Ties With $18M SF After Failing to ‘Reintegrate’ Himself

Heading into his third season, there is an air of uncertainty around Dalton Knecht. Whether he remains part of the Los Angeles Lakers setup for the upcoming season remains to be seen even though he would likely take part in…

By Adel Ahmad · HEAVY

Published: Sunday, 27 September 2026 at 9:06 PM

Key Things to Know

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to trade or move forward Dalton Knecht to trim their roster.
Knecht was previously close to being traded to the Charlotte Hornets before the deal collapsed.
The Lakers currently exceed the league maximum for standard player contracts by one.

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The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly expected to part ways with forward Dalton Knecht as they look to trim their roster ahead of the upcoming NBA season. Knecht, entering his third year, was nearly sent to the Charlotte Hornets prior to the previous trade deadline before the move collapsed.

According to ClutchPoints' David Yapkowitz, Knecht struggled to reclaim a consistent spot in the Lakers' rotation last season. With Los Angeles currently carrying one more standard contract than the league limit, the team may look to trade the 25-year-old forward to resolve roster constraints.

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Lakers Expected to Cut Ties With $18M SF After Failing to ‘Reintegrate’ Himself

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