Is a Dalton Knecht trade coming? First round pick's time with Lakers feels over
Dalton Knecht was supposed to be a go-to sharpshooter for the Lakers for years to come. Now entering his third NBA season, he's on the chopping block.
As the Los Angeles Lakers navigate life after LeBron James' departure, they are considering a roster overhaul that may see Dalton Knecht leave the team. Knecht, a first-round pick 2024, was brought in to provide a spot-up shooter and additional size, but his performance has become a cause for concern. His shooting, once impressive, has become unreliable, and defensively, he has struggled to stay in front of his man.
His minutes have been cut almost in half between his first and second seasons. The Lakers have added several wings to their roster, making his position less valuable. While trade discussions have taken place with the Milwaukee Bucks, the Lakers would need to include a second outgoing player to maintain roster limits. Knecht has struggled to secure playing time, sitting out the second game of back-to-backs and finishing scoreless in his last appearance.
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