Lakers Could Waive Dalton Knecht If They Fail To Find Trade - Fadeaway World
NBARumor
Dalton Knecht could reportedly be waived after falling behind Bronny James and Jaden Hardy in the Lakers’ training camp competition.
Jaden Hardy
player
NBA
2 stories2026
- GP
- 57
- PPG
- 9.2
- RPG
- 1.5
- APG
- 1
- SPG
- 0.3
- BPG
- 0.1
| Season | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | 57 | 9.2 | 1.5 | 1 |
| 2025 | DAL | 57 | 8.7 | 1.6 | 1.4 |
| 2024 | DAL | 73 | 7.3 | 1.8 | 1.5 |
| 2023 | DAL | 48 | 8.8 | 1.9 | 1.4 |
NBALakers Notes: Knecht, Hardy, Kessler, Rotation, Beyer
With 16 players on guaranteed contracts for 15 standard roster spots, the Lakers will need to trade or release at least one of those 16 before opening night. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the front office has explored the possibility of a consolidation trade (ie. a two-for-one) “quite a bit” this offseason and might […]