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Dalton Knecht

Dalton Knecht is an American professional basketball player currently with the Los Angeles Lakers of the NBA. He played college basketball at Northeastern Junior College, Northern Colorado, and the University of Tennessee. Knecht was drafted 17th overall by the Lakers in the 2024 NBA draft. His career is just beginning, but he's already demonstrating significant potential as a young player in the league.


April 19, 2001: Dalton Knecht Born

On April 19, 2001, Dalton Douglas Knecht was born.

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November 10, 2023: Victory over Wisconsin

On November 10, 2023, Dalton Knecht scored 24 points with five rebounds in Tennessee's 80–70 road victory over Wisconsin.

November 29, 2023: Career High Against North Carolina

On November 29, 2023, Dalton Knecht scored a then-career-high 37 points in a 100–92 loss to North Carolina.

January 15, 2024: SEC Player of the Week Honor

On January 15, 2024, Knecht was named the SEC Player of the Week a second time after scoring 28 points in a loss to Mississippi State and 36 points in a win over Georgia.

January 16, 2024: New Career High Against Florida

On January 16, 2024, Knecht set a then career high with 39 points in an 85–66 win over Florida.

February 29, 2024: Tied Career High Against Auburn

On February 29, 2024, Dalton Knecht tied his then-career high with 39 points against 11th-ranked Auburn in a 92–84 win.

March 9, 2024: Career High on Senior Night

On March 9, 2024, Dalton Knecht set a new career high on senior night with 40 points in an 85–81 loss to 15th-ranked Kentucky.

July 3, 2024: Signed with the Los Angeles Lakers

On July 3, 2024, Dalton Knecht signed with the Los Angeles Lakers.

October 22, 2024: NBA Debut

On October 22, 2024, Dalton Knecht made his NBA debut in a 110–103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, scoring 5 points.

2024: Drafted to the NBA

In 2024, Dalton Knecht was selected 17th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers in the NBA draft.

February 6, 2025: Trade Agreement to the Charlotte Hornets

On February 6, 2025, the Lakers agreed to trade Knecht and Cam Reddish to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Mark Williams, a 2031 first-round pick, and a pick swap.

2031: First Round Pick

In 2031, a first-round pick was part of the trade between the Lakers and the Hornets.

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