# Lakers Waive Dalton Knecht After Two Years

> Former Lakers forward Dalton Knecht sends heartfelt message after being waived as team enters new era with Luka Doncic.
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- Summary: Former Lakers forward Dalton Knecht sends heartfelt message after being waived as team enters new era with Luka Doncic. Lakers waived Dalton Knecht after two…
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- Source: Los Angeles Lakers On SI — https://si.com/nba/lakers/onsi/former-lakers-forward-dalton-knecht-sends-heartfelt-message-after-being-waived
- Published: 2026-10-20T23:45:00+00:00
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- Topics: lakers, dalton knecht, luka doncic, nba, waived, first-round pick, nba draft, sports
## Lakers Enter New Era
The Los Angeles Lakers are entering a new era with Luka Doncic after LeBron James leaves.
## Knecht Waived Monday
The Lakers waived Dalton Knecht on Monday to trim their roster from 16 guaranteed contracts to 15.
## Knecht's Career Stats
Knecht averaged 7.1 points per game, 2.2 rebounds, 0.7 assists and 0.3 steals in two seasons.
## Knecht's Message
Knecht thanked the Lakers organization, teammates, coaching staff, and fans for their support over two years.

> Thank you, Los Angeles. Thank you to the Lakers organization, my teammates, the coaching staff, and especially the fans who supported me from day one
## Knecht's Future
Knecht will look to revive his career with a new team after being waived by the Lakers.
## Knecht's Draft History
Knecht was drafted 17th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft but failed to pan out with the Lakers.
## Key takeaway

Lakers waived Dalton Knecht after two seasons; he will restart career with new team.