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Three reasons Dalton Knecht was destined to fail on the LA Lakers – from Bronny James to Luka Doncic

Dalton Knecht has been cut by the Los Angeles Lakers, ending speculation over his future with the team. The LA Lakers needed to trim their roster ahead of the new season, and Dalton Knecht is the player who has been…

By NBA Analysis Network · Yard Barker

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 9:25 AM

Key Things to Know

NBA Analysis Network outlines three main reasons why Dalton Knecht was waived and failed to succeed with the Lakers.
The Los Angeles Lakers officially waived Dalton Knecht after exploring potential trades with other teams.
Knecht's minutes dropped from 19.4 per game in his rookie season to 10.2 per game last year.

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The Los Angeles Lakers have waived Dalton Knecht to trim their roster ahead of the upcoming season after failing to find a trade partner. NBA Analysis Network argues that Knecht's tenure with the franchise was undermined by media attention surrounding Bronny James, roster reshuffling following a trade for Luka Doncic, and defensive struggles under head coach JJ Redick.

According to the analysis, Knecht's playing time dropped significantly from 19.4 minutes per game as a rookie to 10.2 minutes last season. A rescinded trade with the Charlotte Hornets involving Mark Williams reportedly damaged Knecht's standing and confidence, leaving him as a poor tactical fit.

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Three reasons Dalton Knecht was destined to fail on the LA Lakers – from Bronny James to Luka Doncic

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