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Lakers make final roster decision, waive Dalton Knecht as Bronny stays

The Los Angeles Lakers finalized their 15-man roster by waiving Dalton Knecht ahead of the league's deadline. The decision leaves Bronny James on the active squad after the team evaluated both players during the preseason.

Head coach JJ Redick noted that the team's personnel needs shifted following the acquisition of several wing players, making Knecht's specific skill set redundant. Rob Pelinka opted to release the player rather than pursue a trade, as the front office prioritized roster flexibility over limited return value.

Knecht struggled to secure a rotation spot, finishing his final appearance scoreless with limited production.

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