Tag: Dalton Knecht

Will JJ Redick Leave Dalton Knecht In Lakers Starting Lineup When Rui Hachimura Returns?

Dalton Knecht has been the biggest story for the Los Angeles Lakers the past week as the rookie has become one of its best scoring threats. Even on a team featuring LeBron James and Anthony Davis, Knecht has found a…

Matt Peralta

Dalton Knecht Surprised He Fell In Draft But ‘Very Blessed’ To Land With Lakers

Going into the 2024 NBA Draft, most experts ranked Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht in the top 10 prospects. Though his ceiling was perceived as a bit lower than other younger prospects, he was viewed as someone who can…

Corey Hansford

Lakers News: Dalton Knecht Appreciates Austin Reaves Always Being Confident In Him

The Los Angeles Lakers have found some surprising success by placing rookie Dalton Knecht in the starting lineup after an injury to Rui Hachimura. Next to LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves, Knecht has seen an expedited development process.…

Ron Gutterman

Magic Vs. Lakers Preview: City Edition Debut & Looking To Extend Win Streak To 7 Games

The Los Angeles Lakers look to extend their six-game win streak to seven games on Thursday night, hosting a very feisty Orlando Magic team. In this game, the Lakers will debut their 2024-25 City Edition uniforms and home court. Anthony…

Corey Hansford

Lakers News: Anthony Davis Believes Dalton Knecht Has Put League On Notice

The difference in the Los Angeles Lakers' sixth straight win was rookie Dalton Knecht getting in a groove and blowing the game open in the third quarter. With the Utah Jazz focused on trying to contain Anthony Davis down low,…

Corey Hansford

Lakers News: Dalton Knecht Knew It Would Be Special Night Vs. Jazz After First Shot

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht simply could not be stopped on Tuesday night in the Emirates NBA Cup matchup with the Utah Jazz. He finished with 37 points on nine threes, tying an NBA rookie record in the Lakers'…

Ron Gutterman

LeBron James Knew What Lakers Were Getting With Dalton Knecht

The Los Angeles Lakers clearly landed on a gem when Tennessee sharpshooter Dalton Knecht fell them with the No. 17 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. In the weeks leading up to the draft, Knecht was projected to get picked…

Ron Gutterman

JJ Redick: Dalton Knecht Has Earned More Minutes For Lakers

Dalton Knecht was the story of the NBA on Tuesday night as he tied a rookie record with nine 3-pointers on his way to a career-high 37 points in the Los Angeles Lakers win over the Utah Jazz. Knecht has…

Corey Hansford

Lakers Highlights: Dalton Knecht Catches Fire In Win Over Jazz

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the best teams in the league the past couple of weeks and they looked to continue their recent success when they hosted the Utah Jazz for the second game of group play…

Matt Peralta

Austin Reaves Talks Origin Of Relationship With Dalton Knecht & Excitement When Lakers Drafted Him

Dalton Knecht was viewed as one of the biggest steals in this year’s draft, falling to the Los Angeles Lakers with the 17th overall pick. And recently, he has begun to find his stride after a bit of a slow…

Corey Hansford