Overview
- The Los Angeles Lakers waived Dalton Knecht and he cleared waivers, making him eligible to sign a two‑way or other low‑cost NBA deal.
- League sources say the New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Sacramento Kings and Toronto Raptors have shown interest, though no team has announced a signing.
- Roster logistics vary by club: the Knicks would have to free an occupied two‑way slot to add Knecht while Minnesota reportedly has an open two‑way spot that could speed a signing.
- Knecht was the 17th overall pick in 2024, flashed scoring upside as a rookie with 9.1 points per game and a 37.6% three‑point rate, but his role and production fell after a rescinded February 2025 trade and he averaged about 4.2 points last season.
- Beyond one player’s fate, the episode highlights how two‑way mechanics let teams take low‑risk chances on reclamation projects and how the Lakers’ failed consolidation left them carrying roughly $4.2 million in dead salary.