Dalton Knecht waived by Lakers: Why the 2024 draft class was doomed from the start (and the No. 1 pick)

CBS Sports•Mon, Oct 19, 2026, 09:42 PM•2 min read

Four lottery picks have already been traded and Knecht is now off the roster a day before the 2026-27 season begins

Source: [CBS Sports](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-2024-draft-class-dalton-knecht-lakers-zaccharie-risacher/)

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