NBA Analyst, Former Player Critical of Lakers Not Going to Dalton Knecht Earlier in the Season
NBA analyst and former player Kendrick Perkins wants to see more Dalton Knecht in the Lakers’ lineup moving forward. Perkins took to X on Wednesday night and didn’t hold back his thoughts on J.J. Redick’s decision-making. And while Perkins ultimately complimented the Lakers on their decision to use Knecht in the starting lineup, it came […]
VFL Dalton Knecht Takes Big Step Forward During Rookie Campaign
Former Tennessee wing Dalton Knecht took a big step forward on Wednesday night as he continues to earn the trust of head coach J.J. Redick despite just being 18 games into his rookie campaign. Knecht began the season on the bench but did spend five games as a starter for the Lakers in November in […]
Paul Pierce’s Post-Draft Dalton Knecht Comments Exposed After Huge Game From the VFL
NBA legend Paul Pierce wasn’t very optimistic about Dalton Knecht’s game translating from “small-time” Tennessee to the NBA after the Lakers selected him in the 2024 NBA Draft this past June. Oh, how wrong Pierce was. Pierce’s post-draft comments on Knecht on the Fox Sports Undisputed show were exposed by Tennessee fans on Tuesday night […]
Dalton Knecht Does It Again, Explodes For Career-High In Lakers Win
Dalton Knecht has done it again. The former Tennessee standout continued his stretch of strong play with the best performance of his young NBA career on Tuesday night. Knecht exploded for a game-high 37 points on 12-of-16 shooting from the floor and nine-of-12 shooting from three-point range. Knecht’t nine made three pointers tied a NBA […]
Dalton Knecht Posts Career High 27 Points in Second Straight Start
Former SEC Player of the Year and current Lakers Rookie Dalton Knecht touted an impressive 27 points in Los Angeles’ 104-99 win over New Orleans. It was the second straight start for the VFL, and he certainly made the most of it. Knecht finished the win with 27 points, seven rebounds, two assists, two steals, […]
LeBron James: Dalton Knecht ‘Looked Like He Was Back At Tennessee’ Against Grizzlies
Former Tennessee star Dalton Knecht turned in the best performance of his young NBA career on Wednesday night as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 128-123. After five straight quiet performances, Knecht scored a career-high 19 points while dishing out three assists and grabbing two rebounds. The rookie shooting guard was incredibly efficient […]
Dalton Knecht Has An Unforgettable Moment With Kevin Durant in Just Second Career NBA Game
Former Tennessee Vol Dalton Knecht had a pair of unforgettable moments in the Lakers’ comeback win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. Both moments had to do with his basketball idol growing up, Kevin Durant. During an offensive play midway through the second quarter, Knecht received the quick pass on the perimeter as L.A. […]
Iconic Basketball Brand Signs VFL Dalton Knecht After Rookie NBA Debut
Air Knecht has signed on the dotted line. Jordan Brand announced the addition of four rookie NBA athletes to the brand roster on Friday night with VFL Dalton Knecht landing one of the spots. Alongside rookies Jared McCain, Stephon Castle, and Ja’Kobe Walter, VFL Dalton Knecht will be one of the Jordan Brand athletes moving […]
Charles Barkley Rips NBA General Managers For Letting Dalton Knecht Fall In Draft
Former Tennessee standout Dalton Knecht made his NBA regular season debut on Wednesday night, scoring five points, dishing out two assists and grabbing one rebound in 16 minutes of action in the Los Angeles Lakers 110-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. It was a solid debut for Knecht as he made two-of-four field goal attempts […]
Recapping Dalton Knecht’s Preseason Performances Before the NBA Season Tips Off
With the start of the NBA season unfolding on Tuesday night, Dalton Knecht and the Los Angeles Lakers will kick off their season by hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves at 10:00 p.m. ET on TNT. Knecht had an impressive preseason, averaging 18 points, 4.2 rebounds, two assists, and 1.4 steals a game. He shot 36% from […]
