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JJ Redick drops major hint on which Lakers player will be cut ahead of Warriors season opener

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Martinez, V. (2026, October 17). JJ Redick drops major hint on which Lakers player will be cut ahead of Warriors season opener. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/17/sports/jj-redick-major-hint-lakers-player-cut-warriors-season-opener/

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Coach JJ Redick of the Lakers mentioned that the team needs to reduce its roster from 16 players to 15 before the season opener against the Warriors. He specifically highlighted third-year wing Dalton Knecht as being in a tough spot due to an abundance of wings on the current roster, including Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams among others. Redick noted that while Knecht has improved over the past two years, his position is now precarious because of recent additions to the team.

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Coach JJ Redick of the Lakers hinted that third-year wing Dalton Knecht might be cut ahead of the upcoming season opener against the Warriors. The Lakers need to reduce their roster from 16 players to 15 before the start of the season. Redick noted that with recent additions, including wings like Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams, Knecht is in a tough position due to an abundance of similar players on the team. Although Knecht was initially traded to the Hornets but returned after Mark Williams failed his physical, he has not regained his previous confidence since then.

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“While both articles discuss potential roster changes for the Lakers involving Dalton Knecht as Opening Night approaches, they describe different statements and timeframes.”

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“While both articles discuss the Lakers' need to trim their roster from 16 to 15 players, Article A is about the general situation and timing of making these decisions, while Article B focuses on a specific player (Dalton Knecht) who might be cut. These are related but distinct events.”

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The Lakers have to trade or waive a player before Opening Night. asserted

Lakers → have → Night

Coach JJ Redick discussed the roster shuffle as the Lakers look to trim the team from 16 to 15 players and specifically referenced third-year wing Dalton Knecht. asserted

Lakers → discuss → Knecht

“I think the biggest thing is the team changed,” Redick said. asserted

Redick → think → ?

“The team changed. asserted

team → change → ?

Needs changed, the fit changed. asserted

fit → change → ?

I think he’s gotten better as a player the last two years. asserted

he → think → player

“I think, particularly last year, each guy got plenty of opportunities with the injuries we had. asserted

we → think → injuries

I just think coming into this year, we added a lot of wings, and he’s in a tough spot right now.” asserted

he → think → spot

The Lakers have an abundance of wings, including Matisse Thybulle, Ziaire Williams, Adou Thiero, Cameron Carr and Jake LaRavia. asserted

Lakers → have → Thybulle

Jarred Vanderbilt is also an option, but his name has been floated in trade rumors long before the offseason. asserted

name → float → offseason

But as the Lakers begin the season in only a few days, Knecht seems like the most likely option to get cut. asserted

Knecht → begin → option

Knecht was traded by the Lakers in February 2025 to the Hornets, but the deal was rescinded when center Mark Williams failed his physical. asserted

Williams → trade → physical

Since the trade, Knecht has never played with quite the same confidence for the Purple-and-Gold. asserted

Knecht → play → Purple

A change of scenery would be beneficial for the 25-year-old, but there’s no guarantee the Lakers will be able to trade Knecht before Opening Night. asserted

Lakers → ’ → Night

Thus, the only alternative is waiving Knecht. asserted

alternative → waive → Knecht

JJ Redick drops major hint on which Lakers player will be cut ahead of Warriors season opener

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