Dalton Knecht News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

This Lakers' sneaky escape route could hand Mavs three assets including a sharpshooter for one big | Sporting News An ESPN trade proposal sends Mavericks center Daniel Gafford to the Lakers for Dalton Knecht, Jarred Vanderbilt, and a 2026 first-round draf...

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lakers quietly gifted Dalton Knecht the blueprint for returning to the rotation The Los Angeles Lakers have handed Dalton Knecht a golden opportunity to right the proverbial ship in 2026-27.

3 DAYS AGO • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers-Mavericks trade pitch sends Dalton Knecht to Dallas for $54 million fan-favorite center | Sporting News The Los Angeles Lakers were linked to Luka Doncic's former Dallas Mavericks teammate on Monday.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lakers could trade Dalton Knecht for Pelicans' $67 million defensive star, per report | Sporting News The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly pursuing a New Orleans Pelicans defensive star this summer.

MAY 23 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lakers should part with Dalton Knecht, acquire Luka Doncic's $54 million ex-Mavericks lob threat | Sporting News The Los Angeles Lakers would be wise to target a 6-foot-10 Dallas Mavericks Energizer Bunny.

MAY 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lakers' Dalton Knecht brings about a clear and obvious question | Sporting News L.A. doesn't seem to have gotten this one right.

MAY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lakers predicted to ties with Dalton Knecht, acquire Warriors' $112 million star trade target | Sporting News The Los Angeles Lakers should consider entertaining Bleacher Report's recent blockbuster trade idea.

MAY 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lakers predicted to ties with Dalton Knecht, acquire $112 million Pelicans star | Sporting News The Los Angeles Lakers should consider entertaining Bleacher Report's recent blockbuster trade idea.

MAY 16 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lakers predicted to cut ties with Dalton Knecht, acquire $175 million two-time MVP | Sporting News The Los Angeles Lakers would strike gold in a recent blockbuster trade proposal.

MAY 14 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tennessee's Rick Barnes lands commitment from elite shooter in mold of Dalton Knecht, Chaz Lanier | Sporting News The Vols just got a commitment for a type of player they failed to get last season.

APRIL 19 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Dalton Knecht's parting gift a harrowing reminder of where Lakers went wrong Los Angeles Lakers wing Dalton Knecht may have just played his final regular season game for the team. It was a reminder of what went wrong.

APRIL 13 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

It took 82 games but Dalton Knecht came alive just in time for the Lakers The Los Angeles Lakers scorer looks good again right before the NBA Playoffs.

APRIL 13 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

JJ Redick just made his most painful Dalton Knecht statement yet Even with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves out, JJ Redick still didn't play Dalton Knecht in the Los Angeles Lakers' loss to the Dallas Maveric...

APRIL 7 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Dalton Knecht may have already played his last game with Lakers after shocking twist The Los Angeles Lakers have limited Dalton Knecht to garbage time this season, but the latest move feels like his time with the franchise is...

APRIL 6 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Lakers must finally open the door for Dalton Knecht to make his last stand Los Angeles Lakers swingman Dalton Knecht has been stuck at the far end of the bench in 2025-26. It's time to unleash him again.

APRIL 4 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Recalled to NBA Los Angeles recalled Knecht from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Saturday.

Impact Knecht is back in the parent club after helping the G League affiliate reach the conference finals. Although he came off the bench in each of South Bay's last two games, the forward made an all-around impact and posted a double-double of 24 points and 13 rebounds during Friday's win over the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. He'll look to play some minutes if he continues to serve as a depth option for the main team for the rest of the season.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers have no choice but to move on from Dalton Knecht after latest stunner The Los Angeles Lakers know what Dalton Knecht is, and his latest shocking performance only further cements that status.

APRIL 2 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Returns to parent club The Lakers recalled Knecht from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Saturday, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.

Impact The parent club was off Saturday, so Knecht was assigned to South Bay for the club's regular-season finale in order to pick up some meaningful run. The second-year wing finished Saturday's 140-132 win over the Sioux Falls Skyforce with 18 points (4-10 FG, 8-9 FT), eight rebounds and four assists in 33 minutes. Though he'll be back with the Lakers ahead of their next game Monday against the Wizards, he's not expected to be featured in the rotation.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to G League The Lakers assigned Knecht to the G League's South Bay Lakers on Thursday, Trevor Lane of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact Knecht hasn't seen much run with the Lakers lately, so he'll get an opportunity to suit up for Thursday's clash against Sioux Falls. The club could also recall him in time to join LA for Friday's game against Brooklyn.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks' next youth reclamation project feels attainable after G League demotion The Los Angeles Lakers sent Dalton Knecht down to the G League, opening the door for the Milwaukee Bucks to trade for him on the cheap as a...

MARCH 12 • BEHINDTHEBUCKPASS.COM

Rejoins parent club The Lakers recalled Knecht from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Thursday.

Impact Knecht will rejoin the Lakers for Thursday's game against the Bulls after he made his second G League appearance of the season Wednesday. In South Bay's 123-116 win over the Iowa Wolves, Knecht played a team-high 34 minutes and finished with 18 points (5-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from G League The Lakers recalled Knecht from the G League's South Bay Lakers on Tuesday, Ryan Ward of SI.com reports.

Impact Knecht is now available off the bench for the Lakers' game against the Timberwolves. He hasn't seen double-digit minutes since the Feb. 10 loss to the Spurs, and Knecht may not see the court at all versus Minnesota.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers predicted to acquire Pelicans' $68 million All-Defensive forward via Dalton Knecht trade | Sporting News A Los Angeles Lakers writer has an ideal offseason trade idea for the franchise.

MARCH 8 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lakers making painful Dalton Knecht statement after another trade deadline mess The Los Angeles Lakers clearly don't believe in second-year wing Dalton Knecht.

FEBRUARY 11 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Cleared to play Monday Knecht (hamstring) is available for Monday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Knecht was previously listed as questionable due to right hamstring soreness but will push through and suit up Monday. The wing hasn't made much of an impact as of late, averaging 3.0 points in 4.4 minutes per contest over his past five appearances. While his availability is a positive, there's no guarantee Knecht sees the floor against the Thunder.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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