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Lakers Cut Knecht, James Excused as Roster Crunch Begins
Lakers cut Dalton Knecht after roster crunch; Bronny James excused from practice as deadline approaches.
In brief
Lakers cut Dalton Knecht after roster crunch; Bronny James excused from practice as deadline approaches. Lakers cut Dalton Knecht and excused Bronny James from practice as they finalize roster cuts before 2 p.m. Originally reported by California Post.
Lakers Practice Excused

Third-year wing Dalton Knecht and third-year guard Bronny James were excused from Monday’s practice.
Roster Deadline Approaches
The Lakers have until 2 p.m. to trim their roster from 16 players to the maximum of 15 today.
Knecht’s Role Diminished

Knecht’s playing time decreased after his role with the Lakers lessened over the last few weeks.
Knecht’s Performance
Knecht averaged 2.8 points in four of the Lakers’ five preseason games.
James’ Struggles
James averaged just 2.2 points on 25% shooting in the Lakers’ five preseason games.
Roster Decision Made

The Lakers cut Dalton Knecht today after his role with the team diminished over the years.
What matters most
Lakers cut Dalton Knecht and excused Bronny James from practice as they finalize roster cuts before 2 p.m.





