Red-hot Dalton Knecht scores 37 points as Lakers win sixth in a row
4 months, 1 week ago

Red-hot Dalton Knecht scores 37 points as Lakers win sixth in a row

LA Times  

LeBron James celebrates Dalton Knecht’s three-pointer against the Jazz in the second half. With James well out of the play and Davis on the bench, that chant faintly caught steam for the player picked 17th in this past NBA draft, a player who, for the second straight home game, had the crowd bouncing as shot after shot ripped through the net. And while he’s not the league’s most valuable, in the Lakers 124-118 win against the Utah Jazz in NBA Cup pool play, no one meant more than Dalton Knecht. Lakers Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht is taking his shot, and swishing it The Lakers believe they got a steal with the 17th overall pick in the draft in Dalton Knecht, who has provided a big impact when getting to start.

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Lakers don’t shy away from ‘naked’ opportunities in blowout win over Spurs
1 week, 6 days ago

Lakers don’t shy away from ‘naked’ opportunities in blowout win over Spurs

LA Times  

If you have been studying the Lakers’ offense microscopically since the team acquired Luka Doncic, if you have looked at the spacing, the movement, the efficiency and the organization rates, there’s only one question you possibly could have after Monday’s 125-109 win over the San Antonio Spurs. “You wide open.” Playing for the fourth time in five days and again …

Bucks take on the Lakers on 3-game losing streak
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Bucks take on the Lakers on 3-game losing streak

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Lakers vs. Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Milwaukee aims to break its three-game skid when the Bucks take on Los Angeles. Los Angeles is ninth in the Western Conference scoring 112.9 points per game and is shooting 48.0%. Dalton Knecht is scoring 9.2 points per game and averaging 3.0 rebounds for the Lakers. LAST …

Luka scores 29 points and LeBron adds 17 in the Lakers’ 2nd straight win over the Clippers, 108-102
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Luka scores 29 points and LeBron adds 17 in the Lakers’ 2nd straight win over the Clippers, 108-102

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic had 29 points and nine assists, LeBron James added 17 points and the Los Angeles Lakers hung on to beat the Los Angeles Clippers for the second time in three days, 108-102 on Sunday night. Rookie Dalton Knecht scored 19 points for the Lakers, who won their sixth straight game despite playing without injured starters …

Luka shines with 29 points as Lakers secure 2nd straight win over Clippers
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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Luka shines with 29 points as Lakers secure 2nd straight win over Clippers

India Today  

Luka Doncic had 29 points and nine assists, LeBron James added 17 points and the Los Angeles Lakers hung on to beat the Los Angeles Clippers for the second time in three days, 108-102 on Sunday night. Rookie Dalton Knecht scored 19 points for the Lakers, who won their sixth straight game despite playing without injured starters Austin Reaves and …

Dalton Knecht’s bizarre season takes another twist: All-Star showdown vs. LeBron is next
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dalton Knecht’s bizarre season takes another twist: All-Star showdown vs. LeBron is next

LA Times  

Dalton Knecht shoots a three-pointer during the NBA All-Star Rising Stars Game at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Friday night. With his team winning the Rising Stars Game, Knecht will play Sunday against a squad that includes his superstar Lakers teammate LeBron James, Durant and Stephen Curry. “So, you know, we’ll see.” Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht celebrates after …

Dalton Knecht talks about his crazy week being traded from, and returning to, the Lakers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dalton Knecht talks about his crazy week being traded from, and returning to, the Lakers

LA Times  

Dalton Knecht found himself in one of the most awkward NBA situations, playing for the Lakers again after being dealt to Charlotte in a trade that ultimately was rescinded. But at the end of the day, I just wanted to hoop.” Knecht got that chance Wednesday night, scoring 10 points in the Lakers’ 131-119 loss in Utah. So, hearing that …

The Sports Report: Lakers look like a title contender in win over Celtics
2 months ago

The Sports Report: Lakers look like a title contender in win over Celtics

LA Times  

Jaxson Hayes battles for rebound position against Boston’s Luke Kornet in the second half. Two days after UCLA’s Aday Mara put every inch of his 7-foot-3 frame to excellent use against Wisconsin — making all seven shots in scoring a career-high 22 points, playing lockdown defense, grabbing rebounds and repeatedly getting hacked by overmatched counterparts who had no choice but …

Lakers newsletter: Dalton Knecht shows that experience can be better than potential
4 months, 1 week ago

Lakers newsletter: Dalton Knecht shows that experience can be better than potential

LA Times  

Hey everyone, this is Dan Woike and welcome to The Times’ Lakers Newsletter, our once-a-week chance to form a meaningful writer-reader Knechtion. Experience as an X-factor After the Lakers beat the Pelicans in New Orleans on Saturday night, Anthony Davis said something that didn’t quite get the attention it probably deserved. After Dalton Knecht navigated his way through another defense, …

LeBron James rips NBA rivals for passing on Lakers rookie after 37-point display: 'F***ed it up!'
4 months, 1 week ago

LeBron James rips NBA rivals for passing on Lakers rookie after 37-point display: 'F***ed it up!'

Daily Mail  

Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht is having his bright spots in the NBA and LeBron James insists that other teams were heavily mistaken not to draft him in the offseason. When James was asked about the Lakers' front office finding the rookie postgame, he pointed out how 16 teams missed out before the Purple and Gold drafted Knecht with the 17th …

Lakers’ Dalton Knecht ties NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a game
4 months, 1 week ago

Lakers’ Dalton Knecht ties NBA rookie record for 3-pointers in a game

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Dalton Knecht could only shrug when he buried his fourth consecutive 3-pointer and sent the Los Angeles Lakers ' entire arena into a frenzy. “I didn’t know what to do, so I just gave the shrug.” A shrug is also the increasingly accurate response to the question many NBA fans are asking after Knecht’s 37-point barrage Tuesday …

Dalton Knecht scores 37 with rookie record-tying 9 3-pointers, leading Lakers past Jazz 124-118
4 months, 1 week ago

Dalton Knecht scores 37 with rookie record-tying 9 3-pointers, leading Lakers past Jazz 124-118

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Dalton Knecht tied the NBA’s single-game rookie record with nine 3-pointers while scoring a career-high 37 points, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Utah Jazz 124-118 Tuesday night for their sixth consecutive victory. Keyonte George scored 10 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter, and Collin Sexton added nine of his 19 in the fourth. …

‘Did anybody watch him?’ Hot-shooting Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht has NBA’s attention
4 months, 1 week ago

‘Did anybody watch him?’ Hot-shooting Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht has NBA’s attention

LA Times  

Almost 11 months ago to the date, Dalton Knecht was in his worst slump of the season. I’m around.” Tuesday night, after Knecht scored 37 points — the most of his young NBA career — the Lakers rookie again mentioned that message from Reaves as being important to him. “Had to.” Lakers guard Dalton Knecht does the Michael Jordan celebration …

The Sports Report: Dalton Knecht can’t miss as Lakers beat the Jazz
4 months, 1 week ago

The Sports Report: Dalton Knecht can’t miss as Lakers beat the Jazz

LA Times  

Dalton Knecht connects after making a three-pointer against the Jazz in the second half. Continue reading here From Ben Bolch: Bulletin boards inside USC’s McKay Center might come crashing to the floor with the weight of what the coach across town said this week. And they were on the back end of the contracts — they’re not going to be …

Dalton Knecht’s 37-point eruption carries the Lakers to their sixth straight win
4 months, 1 week ago

Dalton Knecht’s 37-point eruption carries the Lakers to their sixth straight win

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — As the Los Angeles Lakers bench and the Crypto.com Arena crowd stood in anticipation, everyone in the building knew where the ball was going. KNECHT HITS THE MJ SHRUG AFTER HIS 7TH TRIPLE 🔥🤷‍♂️ pic.twitter.com/CK7IOCyQVf — NBA TV November 20, 2024 “Rui was talking to me about I need to get a 3-point celebration,” Knecht said. I …

Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht is taking his shot, and swishing it
4 months, 1 week ago

Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht is taking his shot, and swishing it

LA Times  

Lakers rookie guard Dalton Knecht, getting to the basket against San Antonio’s Julian Champagnie on Friday, shined in two starts this weekend. “It’s always good to have a coach like that, that’s super confident in you, always wanting you to shoot the ball,” Knecht said. “We didn’t think Dalton would be available at 17,” Redick said after the Lakers picked …

Rookie Dalton Knecht shows why the Lakers think they got a steal in the draft
5 months, 1 week ago

Rookie Dalton Knecht shows why the Lakers think they got a steal in the draft

LA Times  

Lakers guard Dalton Knecht celebrates after making a three-pointer against the Suns on Thursday night in Phoenix. Dalton Knecht, the Lakers’ rookie guard, clutched the game ball inside his locker after he dominated the final minutes of the Lakers’ overtime win Thursday in Phoenix, a proud moment for someone who isn’t a stranger to dominating a game. “This felt just …

Lakers beat Suns behind rookie Dalton Knecht’s best preseason game yet
5 months, 1 week ago

Lakers beat Suns behind rookie Dalton Knecht’s best preseason game yet

LA Times  

Anthony Davis gets off a shot against Suns forward Ryan Dunn in the first half. “You don’t often get to live in an idealized world in this league and that’s OK,” Redick said before the Lakers’ fifth preseason game. Rookie Dalton Knecht had his best game of the preseason, scoring 25 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter and …

Dalton Knecht, Bronny James give Lakers coach JJ Redick a preview of things to come
8 months, 1 week ago

Dalton Knecht, Bronny James give Lakers coach JJ Redick a preview of things to come

LA Times  

Bronny James is fouled by Cleveland forward Emoni Bates in the first half. JJ Redick and a chunk of his new coaching staff sat baseline Thursday in Las Vegas, the Lakers’ key young pieces all flashing elements of why the team valued them. From the jump, Dalton Knecht, the Lakers’ first rounder, splashed threes and attacked the rim with an …

Bronny James’ struggles overshadow Dalton Knecht’s 19 points in Lakers’ loss
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Bronny James’ struggles overshadow Dalton Knecht’s 19 points in Lakers’ loss

LA Times  

Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht puts up a shot during an NBA Summer League loss to the Boston Celtics in Las Vegas on Monday night. But the assignment for Bronny James on Monday night against the Boston Celtics looked a lot like the one that has been presented for James’ future — defend and shoot. Lakers Olympics give LeBron James another …

Dalton Knecht’s 25 points not enough in Lakers’ loss to Rockets
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Dalton Knecht’s 25 points not enough in Lakers’ loss to Rockets

LA Times  

Lakers guard Dalton Knecht, driving against Rockets guard Reed Sheppard, finished with 25 points Friday in Las Vegas, making nine of 17 shots from the field, including five of 11 three-pointers. Lakers NBA Summer League honors Jerry West on first day of play A T-shirt with Jerry West’s face is placed on a baseline seat at Thomas and Mack Center …

Lakers pass on Bronny James in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft amid LeBron's player option
9 months ago

Lakers pass on Bronny James in the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft amid LeBron's player option

Daily Mail  

The Los Angeles Lakers opted against using their 2024 first-round pick to draft Bronny James, as LeBron's eldest son was snubbed entirely on Wednesday night. Bronny James did not get a call from any NBA coaches or general managers on Wednesday Bronny is considered a likely second-round pick after his freshman season at USC was delayed by an off-season cardiac …

The Lakers land NBA Draft steal as Dalton Knecht slips to them at No. 17
9 months ago

The Lakers land NBA Draft steal as Dalton Knecht slips to them at No. 17

New York Times  

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — With each passing selection, Rob Pelinka felt a wave of anxiety in the Los Angeles Lakers’ war room. “We never would’ve imagined a player as skilled and perfect for our needs would be there for us as Dalton Knecht,” said Pelinka, the team’s vice president of basketball operations and general manager. In several ways, Knecht is …

Reality sets in: Dalton Knecht is a Laker, drafted 17th overall
9 months ago

Reality sets in: Dalton Knecht is a Laker, drafted 17th overall

LA Times  

Dalton Knecht, right, poses for a photo with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected 17th in the NBA draft by the Lakers on Wednesday night. “I’m doing my first TikTok,” Knecht said with a laugh before looking into the cellphone camera to say the words he’d end up saying nearly a hundred times Thursday night. “I feel like I’ve …

Dalton Knecht’s huge day can’t quite carry Tennessee past Zach Edey and Purdue
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Dalton Knecht’s huge day can’t quite carry Tennessee past Zach Edey and Purdue

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Dalton Knecht was dazzling for much of the day, looking like the prospect who’s being projected as an NBA lottery pick. “I think all of us carried each other.. At the end of the day, they were just the better team.” To seal the win, All-America center Zach Edey blocked Knecht’s layup as the Northern Colorado transfer and …

Dalton Knecht shoots up NBA draft boards, helping No. 5 Vols chase Final Four
1 year, 1 month ago

Dalton Knecht shoots up NBA draft boards, helping No. 5 Vols chase Final Four

Associated Press  

Dalton Knecht’s decision to transfer to Tennessee and hopefully improve his NBA draft stock sure seems poised to pay off. Not only has Knecht played his way into consideration for both SEC and national player of the year, his ability to get key buckets could provide the missing link for coach Rick Barnes and Tennessee to finally earn the program’s …

How Dalton Knecht went from unknown to Tennessee basketball’s missing ingredient
1 year, 2 months ago

How Dalton Knecht went from unknown to Tennessee basketball’s missing ingredient

New York Times  

Tennessee finished a film session on Sunday night, and Dalton Knecht was the last player in the locker room because he was heading to work out with graduate assistant Riley Collins. “The dude loves a crowd,” assistant coach Rod Clark says, noting that Knecht dropped 28 points in his debut at Michigan State in a charity exhibition, which if it …

No Ja Morant, no problem as Grizzlies tie up Lakers at 1-1
1 year, 11 months ago

No Ja Morant, no problem as Grizzlies tie up Lakers at 1-1

Associated Press  

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Grizzlies learned about an hour before tipoff they wouldn’t have their two-time All-Star point guard, with Ja Morant’s bruised right hand aching too much to take the court. Xavier Tillman scored a career-high 22 points and had 13 rebounds, and the Grizzlies tied their first-round Western Conference series at 1-1 Wednesday night by beating the …

NBA roundup: Full-strength Jazz takes down Nuggets
3 years, 2 months ago

NBA roundup: Full-strength Jazz takes down Nuggets

The Hindu  

Donovan Mitchell scored 31 points, Rudy Gobert returned to action with 18 points and 19 rebounds, as the visiting Utah Jazz beat the Denver Nuggets 125-102 on Sunday night. Suns 135, Pistons 108 Devin Booker scored 30 points in 30 minutes, and visiting Phoenix rolled past Detroit. Rockets 118, Kings 112 Christian Wood posted his 20th double-double of the season …

NBA round-up: Lakers overcomes Ja Morant, Grizzlies for first win of season
3 years, 5 months ago

NBA round-up: Lakers overcomes Ja Morant, Grizzlies for first win of season

The Hindu  

Carmelo Anthony scored 28 points and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame Ja Morant’s 40-point game to beat the Memphis Grizzlies 121-118 on Sunday night for its first victory of the season. WARRIORS 119, KINGS 107 Stephen Curry scored 27 points and became the first player in Warriors franchise history to reach 5,000 assists, helping Golden State beat Sacramento to improve …

NBA Roundup: Lakers down Rockets, Heat beat Bucks to make conference finals
4 years, 6 months ago

NBA Roundup: Lakers down Rockets, Heat beat Bucks to make conference finals

The Hindu  

Jimmy Butler totaled 17 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, and the fifth-seeded Miami Heat used stingy defense to knock the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks out of the playoffs with a 103-94 Game 5 victory Tuesday night to win its Eastern Conference semifinal series 4-1 at ESPN's Wide World of Sports Complex near Orlando. #MIAvsMIL Final: HEAT 103 - Bucks 94 …

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