originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Los Angeles Lakers 2024 first-round pick Dalton Knecht had a promising rookie season in L.A., but things shifted dramatically after he was traded to the Charlotte Hornets for Mark Williams at the trade deadline—a deal that was later rescinded.
Following that episode, his role diminished significantly. Knecht saw little to no playing time in the NBA playoffs, and his performance noticeably dipped in the second half of the season compared to the first. Still, the former Tennessee star retains strong value thanks to his ability to score from all over the floor.