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It’s decision time for the Los Angeles Lakers.
A roster overhaul in the aftermath of LeBron James’ departure this summer left the Lakers with an almost completely new look − and an extra body. They carried 16 full-time players on their roster into training camp, one above the 15-player maximum allowed by the NBA. Both general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick said they’d evaluate at the end of training camp and, with the preseason now wrapped up with their 121-106 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night, it’s painfully clear who the odd man out is.
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It’s Dalton Knecht.
Bronny James has had his share of struggles, too. Redick admitted James didn’t play well in his first four preseason games, averaging just 2.8 points per game on 26.7% shooting with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.08 entering Friday, but the Lakers’ third-year coach added that James has performed better in practices. He didn’t mince words, however, when it came to Knecht.
“I think the biggest thing is the team changed. The team changed. Needs changed, the fit changed. I think he’s gotten better as a player the last two years. I think, particularly last year, each guy got plenty of opportunities with the injuries we had. I just think coming into this year, we added a lot of wings,” Redick told reporters. “And he’s in a tough spot right now.”
He’s not wrong.
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Dallas Mavericks forward/center Daniel Gafford (21) takes a selfie photo during the Mavericks media day at American Airlines Center on Sept. 25, 2026. The 2026-27 NBA season is just around the corner, and the league’s best players posed for photos during media days. Check out the best.
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