What happened: Los Angeles Lakers wing Dalton Knecht enters the upcoming NBA campaign with his roster spot in jeopardy, per USA Today Sports. Once projected as a long-term perimeter shooter for Los Angeles, Knecht now sits on the roster bubble as the franchise finalizes its rotation.

Why it matters: Head coach JJ Redick noted that the roster composition and tactical needs around Knecht have changed since his arrival. Los Angeles has already explored trade options to ease a preseason roster crunch while weighing consolidation deals against waivers.

What to watch: Los Angeles must finalize its regular-season roster before the preseason cutdown deadline, through either a consolidation trade or a formal waiver.