Los Angeles Lakers Announce Dalton Knecht Roster Move The Los Angeles Lakers have officially assigned Dalton Knecht to the G League’s South Bay team ahead of their matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday. The move comes after Knecht did not play in the Lakers’ previous game against the New York Knicks, which ended in a 110-97 home victory. Knecht, the 17th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, has been sidelined for the past two games, with the Lakers opting to send him to the G League to gain more playing time. Knecht, who played college basketball for Tennessee, has appeared in just one G League game this season. In that contest, he recorded 30 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block while shooting 10 of 17 from the field and 6 of 10 from beyond the arc. His performance in the G League has been a positive sign for his development, as he continues to refine his shooting and overall game. The Lakers, currently sitting with a 39-25 record in 64 games, are in the midst of a two-game winning streak. They are set to host the Chicago Bulls on Thursday following their game against the Timberwolves. The team’s recent success has been fueled by a balanced attack, with Knecht’s potential as a three-point shooter being a key factor in their offensive strategy. Magic Johnson, the Lakers’ iconic former player and current team president, praised Knecht’s selection in the 2024 draft, calling him “just what the Lakers need.” Johnson highlighted Knecht’s ability as a deadly three-point shooter, his physicality, and his swagger, noting that his college experience at Tennessee under coach Rick Barnes prepared him for the NBA. “Dalton has a chance to start or play a lot off the bench,” Johnson wrote in a 2024 statement. Knecht’s season averages include 4.3 points and 1.#los_angeles_lakers #minnesota_timberwolves #chicago_bulls #g_league #dalton_knecht
Luke Kennard is already threatening to lead the Lakers in one crucial category Luke Kennard was brought in to make it rain from beyond the arc. The new Los Angeles Lakers sharpshooter has done just that 11 games into his stint in Hollywood. Kennard has been so effective that he is already pushing to be the statistical leader in one key category for the Lakers. It is not secret to anyone in Los Angeles that the second unit has been incredibly ineffective in 2025-26. The Lakers rank 29th in the NBA when it comes to bench scoring, only outpacing the Houston Rockets in that category. The poor scoring efforts have left the team lacking in another category too. The Lakers rank 29th in the NBA when it comes to 3-pointers made from their bench, only placing higher than the woeful shooters of the Orlando Magic. This area has been so lacking throughout 2025-26 that Kennard is already well on his way to being the team leader from any individual player. Kennard has appeared in 10 games off the bench for the Lakers. In those outings, the veteran sniper has pocketed 15 made 3-point shots. That puts him halfway to Dalton Knecht, who leads the category with 30 made triples as a part of the second unit for Los Angeles in his 45 appearances. Luke Kennard is quickly becoming the Lakers' most dangerous bench threat At his current pace, Kennard would be projected to overtake Knecht in about 10 more games played. There is one caveat that could make that journey more challenging, though. Rui Hachimura is known to be a threat from the perimeter for the Lakers. Hachimura has also been moved back to the bench permanently for some time now. Rui is tied for second on the team with Gabe Vincent from 3-pointers made off the bench with 28. That number is not going to sit still.#lakers #gabriel_vincent #dalton_knecht #rui_hachimura #luke_kennard
