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Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / January 21

Mock Trade Sends Lakers' Dalton Knecht to Mavericks for Ex-Warriors Champion to Bolster Offense

It has been an up-and-down season thus far for the Los Angeles Lakers, though they do currently sit fifth in the Western Conference standings with a 26-16 record.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 5

What Dalton Knecht must show to stick in Lakers’ rotation

LOS ANGELES – With the Los Angeles Lakers’ offense grinding to a halt recently, head coach JJ Redick made the decision to bring Dalton Knecht back into the team’s rotation.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / January 4

JJ Redick Wants To See Dalton Knecht Play Hard During Minutes

Dalton Knecht finds himself in an interesting position with the Los Angeles Lakers, as he has yet to solidify a role for himself this season. After being a part of that rescinded trade to the Charlotte Hornets, Knecht’s confidence was clearly shaken.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / January 4

Lakers Fans Mad At Dalton Knecht For Not Knowing Offensive Playbook

Los Angeles Lakers fans found a new source of frustration this week, and it centered on Dalton Knecht and one painfully revealing possession. It was not a missed shot or a blown defensive rotation.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / January 2

Lakers Announce Dalton Knecht Decision After Playing 12 Minutes in Last 3 Games

After a considerably noteworthy rookie campaign, Los Angeles Lakers small forward Dalton Knecht saw his role in head coach JJ Redick’s rotation decrease this season.

Los Angeles Lakers News / A to Z Sports / December 19

Former Tennessee Vols star Dalton Knecht may be on LeBron James' bad side now and it's not even his fault

Former Tennessee Vols standout Dalton Knecht may be on LeBron James' bad side now. And it has nothing do to with anything Knecht did. Knecht, who is in his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers, was recently sent to the G League after essentially falling out of the rotation in LA.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 17

South Bay Dalton Knecht Dominates In G League Debut

Last year’s first-round pick Dalton Knecht has had a bit of an up-and-down run so far in his young career with the Los Angeles Lakers. The guard has had some outstanding performances, but has also had times when he has been out of the rotation, primarily due to his struggles on the defensive end.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / December 15

Dalton Knecht & Adou Thiero Assigned To South Bay

The Los Angeles Lakers announced they assigned Dalton Knecht and Adou Thiero to the South Bay Lakers. South Bay will play against the San Diego Clippers on Tuesday night.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / November 28

What happened to Pau Gasol and Lamar Odom put Dalton Knecht’s current problems in perspective

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Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / November 20

Dalton Knecht’s 37 point game feels like a lifetime ago, LA Lakers have moved on

A lot can change in a year, and LA Lakers guard Dalton Knecht knows it best. The Los Angeles Lakers didn’t have a lottery pick during the 2024 NBA Draft.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / November 9

Dalton Knecht: JJ Redick Was ‘A Lot Calmer’ Than Usual Following Bad Loss To Hawks

Momentum was brewing for JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers early in the season as they went into their road trip winners of five straight and win a 7-2 record.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 28

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.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / October 21

Lakers pick up 2026-27 option on Dalton Knecht

The Lakers are keeping Dalton Knecht in their long-term plans, picking up his $4.2 million team option for the 2026-27 season, per Keith Smith of Spotrac.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / October 21

Lakers pick up Dalton Knecht’s 2026-27 option

The Lakers have exercised their team option for the 2026-27 season on forward Dalton Knecht.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Fastbreak on SI / October 10

NBA Fans Defend Lakers' Dalton Knecht Against Negative Narrative

As the former first-rounder Dalton Knecht enters his second NBA season, the guard has recently gained some negative attention based on a league scout’s opinion on his potential value in the trade market.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / October 10

NBA Notes: Lakers, Dalton Knecht, Wizards, Cavs, Evan Mobley

Dalton Knecht’s rookie season started strong and then hit a wall. The Lakers sharpshooter averaged 12.2 points and shot nearly 44 percent from deep over his first 19 games last year, but his production dipped as defenses caught up.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 9

Lakers Receive Unfortunate Trade Update on Dalton Knecht

Heading into this season, it was pretty clear that the Los Angeles Lakers had given up on Dalton Knecht. The 2024 first-round pick doesn't fit into their long-term plans.

Los Angeles Lakers News / A to Z Sports / October 8

Former Tennessee Vols star Dalton Knecht's NBA career is suddenly in a not good place

It feels like former Tennessee Vols basketball standout Dalton Knecht has been in the NBA for several years now. But amazingly, the former Vol is entering just his second year in the league.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / September 29

Dalton Knecht’s Lakers future in question heading into camp

Dalton Knecht’s Lakers future is already under the microscope — and training camp hasn’t even tipped off. Once viewed as a promising young scorer, Knecht is now a trade candidate before his second season even begins.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / September 2

Dalton Knecht under pressure with declining Lakers form

After a rookie season that showed flashes of promise, the hope was that he would build on that momentum this summer. Instead, his stock has been slipping fast.

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / July 23

Dalton Knecht's Trade Value Has Taken Massive Hit, Says Insider

The Los Angeles Lakers have already tried to trade Dalton Knecht once in his career. He was involved in the Mark Williams trade that the Lakers tried to execute at the trade deadline.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Last Word On Sports / July 23

Lakers Risk Losing Dalton Knecht — Time To Act

LOS ANGELES – Dalton Knecht looked like a steal when the Lakers grabbed him with the 17th pick. His rookie year teased real promise. In November, he torched defenses for 13.6 points a night and drained threes at a 46% clip.

NBA News / Yardbarker / July 11

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / July 6

Dalton Knecht's Message to Lakers After Shaky Debut

Dalton Knecht had a strong first season with the Los Angeles Lakers, parlaying his strong final season at Tennessee into a rotational role where he appeared in 78 games and averaged 9.1 points.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Larry Brown Sports / July 3