The Los Angeles Lakers have officially cut ties with Dalton Knecht, their No. 17 overall pick from the 2024 draft, a move first reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania. Seriously, the guy was a first-rounder just a couple of years ago, and now he is out of LA. Talk about a shocker hitting the NBA early in the season!
LA’s Sudden Roster Shake-Up
Can you believe it? The Lakers, after making Knecht the 17th player off the board in 2024, are already saying goodbye. This isn’t some fringe player either; Knecht is a sharpshooter, exactly the kind of talent teams are always looking for in today’s NBA. The decision to waive a recent first-round pick definitely raises some eyebrows across the league. It is a bold move, and it shows the Lakers aren’t messing around if a fit isn’t working out.
What’s Next for the Sharpshooter?
But do not count Knecht out just yet. This sharpshooter isn’t going to be on the unemployment line for long, not with teams always hungry for his kind of talent. Word is, the Charlotte Hornets are already looking like a prime candidate for his next stop. Remember, the Hornets were actually trying to trade for Knecht all the way back in the 2024-25 season. That’s a serious indicator of interest, right? You do not go chasing a guy that hard unless you really believe in what he brings to the court.
So, while one door closes in LA, it looks like another is about to swing wide open for Knecht. Keep your eyes peeled; it is likely just a matter of time before this former first-rounder is back on an NBA court, potentially giving the Hornets exactly what they have been looking for. The next few days are gonna be interesting, for sure.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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