# Lakers cut Dalton Knecht ahead of Warriors opener

> Lakers coach JJ Redick hints Dalton Knecht will be waived before Warriors season opener.
- Title: Lakers cut Dalton Knecht ahead of Warriors opener | Shortify
- Summary: Lakers coach JJ Redick hints Dalton Knecht will be waived before Warriors season opener. Lakers coach JJ Redick says Dalton Knecht will likely be waived as…
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- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/10/17/sports/jj-redick-major-hint-lakers-player-cut-warriors-season-opener
- Published: 2026-10-17T18:56:42+00:00
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- Topics: lakers, jj redick, dalton knecht, warriors, season opener, waive, roster shuffle, news, entertainment
## Lakers trim roster
The Lakers must trade or waive a player before Opening Night to reduce the team from 16 to 15 players.
## Redick names Dalton Knecht
Coach JJ Redick says Dalton Knecht is expected to be the odd man out as the Lakers add wings and he's in a tough spot.

> I think the biggest thing is the team changed. The team changed. Needs changed, the fit changed.
## Knecht likely waived
Knecht was traded to Hornets in February 2025 but the deal was rescinded, so he may be waived ahead of Warriors season opener.
## Key takeaway

Lakers coach JJ Redick says Dalton Knecht will likely be waived as the team cuts from 16 to 15 players ahead of Warriors season opener.