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EL SEGUNDO, CA – APRIL 02: Dalton Knecht speaks with the media during a Lakers practice at UCLA Health Training Center on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 in El Segundo, CA.(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)
On Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Lakers will play the Minnesota Timberwolves (at home).
The Lakers most recently beat the New York Knicks (also at home) by a score of 110-97.
Dalton Knecht did not play in the game.
Los Angeles Lakers Assign Dalton Knecht To G League
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – JULY 05: Dalton Knecht #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Golden State Warrior during the second half in the California Classic summer league game at Chase Center on July 05, 2025 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
UPDATE: The Lakers won by a score of 120-106.
UPDATE: Bronny James, Adou Thiero and Dalton Knecht have all been recalled to the NBA before Tuesday’s game (h/t Ryan Ward of Lakers OnSI).
Before Tuesday’s game with the Timberwolves, the Lakers have announced that Knecht has been assigned to the G League (South Bay).
David Mendez-Yapkowitz of ClutchPoints wrote: “Lakers announce that Bronny James, Dalton Knecht and Adou Thiero have been assigned to South Bay.
South Bay has home games in between Lakers games tomorrow and Friday.”
GettySAN ANTONIO, TEXAS – JANUARY 07: Dalton Knecht #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks against the San Antonio Spurs in the first half at Frost Bank Center on January 7, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Cortes/Getty Images)
Knecht was the 17th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft out of Tennessee.
He is averaging 4.3 points and 1.4 rebounds per contest while shooting 44.8% from the field and 30.7% from three-point range in 47 games this season.
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 18: Bronny James #9 and Dalton Knecht #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers enter the game during the fourth quarter against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena on November 18, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Knecht has only appeared in one G League game.
He put up 30 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block while shooting 10/17 from the field and 6/10 from three-point range in 37 minutes.
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – DECEMBER 28: Dalton Knecht #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles upcourt during the second half of a game against the Sacramento Kings at Crypto.com Arena on December 28, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Lakers Ahead Of T-Wolves
The Lakers have had another solid regular season with a 39-25 record in 64 games.
They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak (and winners of six out of ten).
Following the Timberwolves, the Lakers will remain at home to host the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.
GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – DECEMBER 02: Dalton Knecht #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter at Target Center on December 02, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Timberwolves defeated the Lakers 109-80. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
Looking Ahead For Knecht
The 24-year-old still has promise to be a solid rotational player for the Lakers (or another team).
Coming out of college, he was known for his ability to shoot.
Magic Johnson wrote (in 2024): “Laker Nation, outstanding pick last night by our Lakers selecting Dalton Knecht – I love it! Dalton is just what the Lakers need, a deadly 3-point shooter/scorer who is physically tough and has swag. He also played for a winning program and really good college coach at Tennessee, Rick Barnes! Dalton is a guy that has a chance to start or play a lot off the bench.”
Laker Nation, outstanding pick last night by our Lakers selecting Dalton Knecht – I love it! Dalton is just what the Lakers need, a deadly 3-point shooter/scorer who is physically tough and has swag. He also played for a winning program and really good college coach at Tennessee,
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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