Lakers weigh Dalton Knecht's future before roster deadline
Lakers player Dalton Knecht is the focus of speculation that he will be cut or traded, as the team must trim its roster to 15 by Monday.
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What happened
The Los Angeles Lakers must cut their roster to 15 players before the NBA deadline on Monday. Dalton Knecht is at the center of speculation that he will be either cut or traded. Knecht has spoken publicly about his uncertain future, and the Lakers have shown strong interest in a potential frontcourt addition.
Why it matters
The Lakers have to reduce their roster to the league maximum of 15 players before the deadline.
Timeline
- Oct 17, 10:14 PM ET: Reports said the Lakers had to move one player to reach 15 on standard deals, and Dalton Knecht was named as the likely candidate to be cut or traded.
- Oct 18, 3:16 PM ET: Knecht spoke out about his uncertain Lakers future as trade rumors intensified ahead of the roster deadline.
- Oct 19, 12:39 AM ET: The Lakers were reported to have strong interest in a potential frontcourt addition while still needing to cut their roster before the Monday deadline.
Coverage
- Lakers Have ‘Strong Interest’ in Potential Frontcourt Addition (Unknown)
- Lakers’ Dalton Knecht Breaks Silence on Trade Rumors Amid Roster Deadline (heavy.com)
- Lakers Get Major Trade News on $27M Center as Dalton Knecht Talks Heat Up (Yahoo Sports)
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