Even months after the 2024 NBA Draft, Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht still hasn't forgotten about everyone who passed on him.

The Denver Nuggets and Boston Celtics are treated as the Los Angeles Lakers ' biggest rivals these days, but they also have an underrated rivalry with the Memphis Grizzlies. The two teams played each other in the first round of NBA playoffs during the 2022-23 season and things got really intense.

After scoring 27 and 37 points respectively in back-to-back starts earlier this month, Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht flashed his capabilities as an of

The Los Angeles Lakers drafted Dalton Knecht 17th overall this past summer in the 2024 NBA draft, and he’s proven to be a perfect addition. The former Tennessee standout is averaging 11.8 points, 3.5 rebounds,

Los Angeles Lakers standout rookie Dalton Knecht remains undecided on what his 3-point celebration is going to be,

Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht is proving he's much more than a 3-point specialist, and it is becoming clear he is a valuable piece.

The Los Angeles Lakers front office was reportedly 'ecstatic' when Dalton Knecht fell to them in the first round of the NBA Draft.

LeBron James calls rookie Dalton Knecht a piece for the Los Angeles Lakers who fits anything the team needs from him.

Los Angeles (12-8) defeated Utah (4-16), 105-104, Sunday at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht started for the Lakers and played 30 minutes. He totaled six points, seven rebounds, one assist and one steal.

For years the Lakers have tried -- and failed -- to find a consistent long-range threat to complement LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In rookie Dalton Knecht, that search might be over.

Over his first 19 games, Knecht is averaging 12.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists. He's shooting 49.7% from the field and 43.9% from three-point range.