What happened: The Los Angeles Lakers have generated almost no recent trade chatter regarding Knecht following previous discussions involving Jonathan Kuminga. Options remain open on whether the team will ultimately release him.

Why it matters: Los Angeles currently has an excess of players, needing to make a one-player roster cut to reach the 15-man limit. The organization has explored the trade market to clear space rather than simply waiving a player.

What to watch: The front office must submit the official roster ahead of the regular season opener next month.