20/08/2026 The Los Angeles Lakers assigned Dalton Knecht to the South Bay Lakers on Monday. The move reflected the team's ongoing rotation management and gave him a chance to get playing time in the G League while remaining under contract with the Lakers.
01/07/2026 The Los Angeles Lakers opted to pick up Dalton Knecht's $4.2 million third-year contract option for the 2026-27 season, securing his roster spot for his second year as a professional. This decision came after head coach JJ Redick confirmed Knecht would be reinserted into the rotation following a period of reduced playing time.
15/12/2025 Dalton Knecht was assigned to the South Bay Lakers, the team's G League affiliate, amid struggles with reduced playing time and averaging just 4.2 points per game. The assignment signaled a shift in the team's approach to developing the former first-round pick after weeks of limited impact in the NBA rotation.
