Tag: Dalton Knecht

Lakers News: JJ Redick Maintains ‘Very High Belief’ In Dalton Knecht

The Los Angeles Lakers were severely shorthanded on Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers, missing five players from their regular rotation. That meant more minutes for players like Bronny James, Nick Smith Jr. and Dalton Knecht in head coach…

Lakers News: Dalton Knecht Feels Good & Finding Rhythm After Playing Big Minutes

With so many injuries throughout the roster, the Los Angeles Lakers had just 10 players in uniform for their game against the Portland Trail Blazers on the second night of a back-to-back. Three of those were two-way players leaving second-year…

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…