Tag: Dalton Knecht

Lakers Rumors: Third-Year Rookie Scale Team Option On Dalton Knecht Picked Up

The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping to see a sophomore leap from Dalton Knecht, their 17th overall pick from the 2024 NBA Draft. The sharpshooter from Tennessee had an uneven rookie campaign, shooting 43.9% from beyond the arc between October…

JJ Redick: Dalton Knecht Has Been Best Offensive Player In Lakers Practices But Ceiling Will Depend On Defensive Improvement

With some key players out, Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick gave second-year guard Dalton Knecht a start in Sunday night's preseason game against the Golden State Warriors. Knecht struggled in Summer League and didn't look much better in…

Lakers Rumors: Dalton Knecht’s Trade Value Continuing To Fall

Dalton Knecht is one of the most interesting pieces on the Los Angeles Lakers this season. At times last season he looked like an absolute steal with the 17th pick of the 2024 NBA Draft while at other times he…

Lakers News: Dalton Knecht Getting ‘Legs Underneath’ Him

Summer League couldn't have gone any poorer for Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht as he largely struggled shooting the basketball. The Lakers and the fans were certainly hoping to see more from Knecht as most second-year players take a…

Lakers Media Day: Dalton Knecht Using Summer League Burn Out As Learning Experience

Los Angeles Lakers Media Day is a chance for fans to see the purple and gold for the first time since their disappointing playoff loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, as well as see what players have been up to in…

Lakers News: JJ Redick Gives Reason For Dalton Knecht’s Poor Summer League

Dalton Knecht had a rollercoaster of a rookie season as he started the 2024-25 season getting minutes off the bench before being traded to the Charlotte Hornets. After the Los Angeles Lakers rescinded the deal, Knecht returned but found himself…

Lakers Nation Roundtable: Storylines To Watch For During Training Camp

The start of the Los Angeles Lakers' 2025-26 season is just around the corner as Media Day is set for Monday, Sept. 29 with training camp and the preseason to follow. This will be an important training camp for the…

2024-25 Los Angeles Lakers Player Review: Dalton Knecht

When Dalton Knecht dropped to the Los Angeles Lakers with the 17th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, many felt it was an absolutely perfect fit. The University of Tennessee star was one of the top scorers in college basketball…

Lakers Rumors: Evaluators Not Putting Much Stock In Dalton Knecht’s Summer League Performance

Coming into Summer League, many assumed that Los Angeles Lakers' 2024 first-round pick Dalton Knecht would be the team's best player. Even though he had a tumultuous first season, Knecht had a number of big games for the Lakers and…

Lakers News: Bronny James & Dalton Knecht Could Play In Drew League

The Los Angeles Lakers' 2025 Summer League team was led by their draft picks from last season, first-round pick Dalton Knecht and second-round pick Bronny James. While completely different types of players, each has shown flashes of what they can…