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On YouTubeLos Angeles Lakers News / A to Z Sports / October 28
Lakers' Dalton Knecht takes advantage of golden opportunity with LeBron James and Luka Doncic on the shelf
The Los Angeles Lakers are trying to stay above water at the start of the 2025-26 season with their two superstars out of action. In their absence, a handful of players are getting opportunities to show what they can do in an expanded role, and one of them is former Tennessee Vols start Dalton Knecht.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 22
Lakers Notes: Luka Doncic Injury Update, Big Man Out Multiple Weeks, Surprise Dalton Knecht Decision
The Los Angeles Lakers lost their first game of the season on Tuesday, 119-109, against the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers were missing forward LeBron James to start the season, and his absence was felt as Rui Hachimura failed to make a significant impact, scoring nine points and grabbing just four rebounds.
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Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 21
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 and November and 42.7% from deep between March and April, but only 28.5% in the months in between.
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.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 19
What one NBA scout said about Dalton Knecht’s progression after rookie year, ‘more evolved…’
One NBA scout told LA Lakers reporter Jovan Buha what he saw in Dalton Knecht, who is coming off a strange rookie season. Dalton Knecht’s rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers was a tale of two halves.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Sporting News / October 17
Lakers insider: Dalton Knecht gets ‘relatively negative’ reviews from NBA circles amid potential trade 
As LA may look for several moves to improve, offering Knecht would be challenging to obtain trade interests.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Athlon Sports / October 17
Mock Trade Lands Lakers $57 Million Suns Duo for Package Headlined by Dalton Knecht
The Los Angeles Lakers will enter the 2025-26 season looking to build off last season and make a run at a championship behind their star duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic.
Los Angeles Lakers News / A to Z Sports / October 16
Former Tennessee Vols star Dalton Knecht gets a huge gift thanks to LeBron James
It feels like former Tennessee Vols basketball guard Dalton Knecht has lived a lifetime in the NBA, despite the fact that he's entering his second season in the league.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 15
Austin Reaves reveals what Dalton Knecht told him about his game that made him happy
Los Angeles Lakers star Austin Reaves had a career year last season. After all, Austin Reaves averaged 20.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game for the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024-25 NBA season.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 14
Lakers Notes: Guard Suffers Injury, LeBron James Told to Retire By Ex-Teammate, Dalton Knecht Praised
Los Angeles Lakers guard Chris Manon, who signed a two-way contract over the offseason, suffered a major ankle injury and will sit out the rest of the preseason.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 13
JJ Redick Says Dalton Knecht Has Been Lakers’ Best Offensive Player in Camp
It was a rough rookie season for Los Angeles Lakers wing Dalton Knecht. More news: Lakers Stunningly Disrespected by NBA GMs in New Survey Shocking falling to the Lakers in the middle of the first round, many projected that the Tennessee product could contend for All-Rookie honors as an older first-year player on a team needing perimeter shooting.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA Analysis Network / October 13
Dalton Knecht names the toughest defender on the LA Lakers roster and how he’s helping him
Dalton Knecht hasn’t been able to find his footing with the Los Angeles Lakers. At last season’s NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers agreed to send Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2030 pick swap and their 2031 first-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for 7-foot center Mark Williams.
Los Angeles Lakers News / A to Z Sports / October 13
Former Tennessee Vols basketball standout Dalton Knecht was on the wrong side of some brutal NBA trash talk this week
Former Tennessee Vols basketball star Dalton Knecht was on the wrong side of some NBA trash talk on Sunday. Knecht, who is entering his second season with the Los Angeles Lakers, played 34 minutes on Sunday in the Lakers' 126-116 preseason win against the Golden State Warriors.
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 / Lakers Nation / October 9
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 found himself out of head coach JJ Redick’s rotation because of shortcomings in other areas of his game.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 9
Dalton Knecht Reportedly Viewed As ‘Negative Asset’ After Rough Preseason Start
Dalton Knecht’s stock is already taking a hit. According to Los Angeles Times reporter Dan Woike, rival scouts around the league have begun labeling the Lakers guard as a “negative asset” after a rough preseason debut, suggesting Los Angeles would likely have to attach another asset to move him in any potential trade.
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 / Lakers Nation / October 6
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 leap in Summer League play.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 11
Lakers supporting Bronny James with veteran Summer League roster
The Los Angeles Lakers have two important second-year players playing at NBA Summer League. They've loaded up their roster with veterans to give them their best chance at success.
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