The 2026-27 NBA season is about to start. On the day before the new year opens, several teams are waiving players to trim rosters down to an in-season level. Among the prominent names waived are the following:
The Los Angeles Lakers have waived 2024 first-round pick Dalton Knecht, [per Shams Charania](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2112285246557462626?s=46) of ESPN.
The Milwaukee Bucks have waived veteran guard Kevin Porter, Jr., also [according to Shams Charania](https://x.com/ShamsCharania/status/2112286251676246291?s=46).
We’ll add more waiver news as the cuts progress.
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