Lakers announce final decision on Bronny James’ roster spot
The Los Angeles Lakers had a decision to make regarding their final roster spot ahead of Monday’s 5:00 PM Eastern deadline. Los Angeles final roster spot came down to draftmates Dalton Knecht and Bronny James, the son of Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James. Lakers head coach JJ Redick confirmed that the franchise would make its…
On April 26, 2026, the Los Angeles Lakers made a final decision regarding their roster spot ahead of the NBA's deadline. The decision centered around two draft picks: Dalton Knecht and Bronny James, LeBron James' son. Both players had missed Monday's practice due to feeling unwell. According to CBS Sports' Sam Quinn, the Lakers should trade Bronny James to a team that needs his marketability, as he has yet to become offensive viable and has a high defensive threshold.
Despite this, head coach JJ Redick confirmed that the team would make their final decision before the deadline. As a result, the Lakers waived 2024 No. 17 pick Dalton Knecht, leaving Bronny James as the final roster spot on the team.
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