Dalton Knecht, a 25-year-old forward, is no longer on the Los Angeles Lakers' roster as of Monday, Oct. 19. Shams Charania reported earlier that day that the Lakers were waiving him.
The move
Dalton Knecht, a 25-year-old forward with two seasons of experience, left the Los Angeles Lakers' roster, according to the official roster on Monday, Oct. 19. No new team is listed for him. Earlier that day, Shams Charania reported "Lakers Waiving Dalton Knecht," a report carrying 55% confidence. The roster change fits that report, though no further detail on the move is announced.
The money
Knecht's contract is on file at $4.2 million for 2026-27 and $6.5 million for 2027-28. The Lakers carry $201.3 million in payroll across 16 contracts for 2026-27. That puts them over the luxury tax line of $200.4 million. The cap is $165.0 million. The first apron is $209.0 million and the second apron is $221.7 million. How his deal is treated after the move is not announced.
The fit
Knecht played 54 games last season and averaged 10.2 minutes, 4.2 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.4 assists. He was a fringe piece in a rotation led by Luka Doncic at 35.8 minutes, Austin Reaves at 34.5 and LeBron James at 33.2. Rui Hachimura (28.3), Jake LaRavia (25.1) and Luke Kennard (23.0) also logged more minutes. The roster stands at 18 players, against a standard limit of 15 plus three two-way spots.
Did the Lakers waive Dalton Knecht?
The official roster no longer shows Knecht as of Monday, Oct. 19. Shams Charania reported that day that the Lakers were waiving him, with 55% confidence. No further detail is announced.
Where is Dalton Knecht going next?
No new team is announced. The roster lists him as off the roster.
What was Dalton Knecht's contract?
He is on file at $4.2 million for 2026-27 and $6.5 million for 2027-28.
How did Knecht play last season?
In 54 games he averaged 10.2 minutes, 4.2 points, 1.4 rebounds and 0.4 assists.