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Dalton Knecht

Dalton Knecht

24-Year-Old ForwardF
Los Angeles Lakers
2024 Stats
PTS
9.1
REB
2.8
AST
0.8
STL
0.3
BLK
0.1
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
Knecht's three-level scoring at Tennessee was on full display in 2023-24 and propelled him up draft boards. The Lakers used the No. 17 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft on Knecht, who's projected to compete for rotation minutes as a rookie. Los Angeles is essentially running it back with LeBron James and Anthony Davis at the helm. However, depth was a major concern last season, opening up an opportunity for Knecht. Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and D'Angelo Russell should round out the starting five on Opening Night, and Gabe Vincent and Jarred Vanderbilt should have reserve roles after missing most of last season. That leaves Knecht to compete with Cam Reddish, Max Christie and fellow rookie Bronny James for second-unit wing minutes. Read Past Outlooks
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Current Season
#242
Overall Rank
#293
Last 30 Days
#166
Last 14 Days
From Preseason
#147
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Overall
Height 6'6"
Weight 215
DOB 4/19/2001
College Tennessee
Drafted 1st Rd, #17 in 2024
$Signed a two-year, $7.83 million contract with the Lakers in July of 2024. Contract includes $4.2 million team option for 2026-27.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary

Knecht was born in Fargo, North Dakota but grew up in Thornton, Colorado, where he attended Prairie View High School. While Knecht averaged 21.0 points and 6.5 rebounds as a senior, he was only 6-foot-1 at the time and did not receive any Division I offers. Knecht opted to begin his college career at Northeastern Junior College, where he grew an additional five inches over two years. In 2021, Knecht transferred to Northern Colorado, spending two seasons with the Bears before committing to Tennessee for his fifth and final year of eligibility. While Knecht established himself as a big-time scorer at Northern Colorado, he truly burst onto the scene in the SEC, bringing home conference Player of the Year honors and finishing the 2023-24 season as a consensus All-American. Across 36 games (30.6 MPG), Knecht posted 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 2.6 3s per game while shooting 45.8% from the field and 39.7% from deep. Knecht is one of the more unique and polished players in the 2024 draft class, though at age 23 there's a chance that teams could view him as a relatively low-ceiling prospect. Still, Knecht has excellent size and is comfortable handling the ball, shooting off the catch and pulling up off the dribble from well beyond the 3-point line. Knecht's confidence and seemingly unlimited range are what make him such a dangerous offensive player. He's not overly quick or athletic, but defenders are forced to respect his ability to pull up at a moment's notice. Knecht had 11 games with at least four made 3s last season, including a 6-for-12 performance in the Vols' Elite 8 loss to Purdue. The 6-foot-6 wing tends to run hot and cold, but when he's locked in, he's one of the most difficult players in the country to stop. Defensively, Knecht will almost certainly be a liability at the NBA level. Improving his quickness and positioning will be key points of emphasis. Even so, he's a heady player on both ends, so the hope is that his instincts and IQ help offset some of the physical limitations. Knecht profiles as a potential lottery pick in a 2024 Draft class littered with uncertainty. Unlike many players who may come off the board before him, Knecht should be the type of prospect who could contribute to a playoff-caliber team right away. He may have to learn the ropes of settling in as a role player in the NBA, however, after often operating as a one-man show at Northern Colorado and Tennessee. Long-term, Knecht's handle and finishing ability should allow him to be much more than a spot-up 3-point shooter. He's able to consistently work his way into the lane, absorb contact and maintain plus touch around the rim with both hands. The question is whether he'll be given the license to do so early in his career.

Won't start vs. Minnesota
FLos Angeles Lakers
April 19, 2025
Knecht is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 against the Timberwolves on Saturday, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.
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The Lakers rested most of their regulars for the regular-season finale against the Trail Blazers on April 13, so Knecht enjoyed a sizable uptick in minutes in that matchup, but that won't be the case in this postseason opener. The rookie out of Tennessee can add some much-needed floor spacing on offense, but his fantasy upside will be severely limited due to his bench role.
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How does Dalton Knecht compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
  • True Shooting %
    An advanced statistic that measures a player's efficiency at shooting the ball that takes field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three point percentage into account.
  • Effective Field Goal %
    A statistic that adjusts field goal percentage to account for the fact that three-point field goals count for three points while field goals only count for two points.
  • 3-Point Attempt Rate
    Percentage of field goal attempts from three point range.
  • Free Throw Rate
    Number of free throw attempts per field goal attempt.
  • Offensive Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available offensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
  • Defensive Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available defensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
  • Total Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
  • Assist %
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  • Steal %
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  • Block %
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True Shooting %
59.4%
 
Effective Field Goal %
57.6%
 
3-Point Attempt Rate
61.0%
 
Free Throw Rate
15.1%
 
Offensive Rebound %
2.9%
 
Defensive Rebound %
13.1%
 
Total Rebound %
8.2%
 
Assist %
6.5%
 
Steal %
0.7%
 
Block %
0.5%
 
Turnover %
5.3%
 
Usage %
18.6%
 
Fantasy Points Per Game
14.4
 
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.8
 
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Scores 27 points in starting role
FLos Angeles Lakers
April 14, 2025
Knecht ended with 27 points (9-21 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and two blocks over 37 minutes during Sunday's 109-81 loss to the Trail Blazers.
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In starting lineup Sunday
FLos Angeles Lakers
April 13, 2025
Knecht will be in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.
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Efficient in limited run
FLos Angeles Lakers
March 23, 2025
Knecht amassed six points (2-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal in seven minutes during Saturday's 146-115 loss to the Bulls.
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Back to bench role
FLos Angeles Lakers
March 22, 2025
Knecht will come off the bench for Saturday's game against the Bulls, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
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Hits for 17 in spot start
FLos Angeles Lakers
March 21, 2025
Knecht amassed 17 points (5-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Thursday's 118-89 loss to the Bucks.
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Orlando an option?
FLos Angeles Lakers
April 24, 2025
The Magic could be a surprise suitor for Knecht this offseason, according to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report.
ANALYSIS
Pincus notes that the Lakers already made their intentions clear when they tried to trade Knecht for Mark Williams before that ultimately fell apart. The Magic do have Kentavious Caldwell-Pope under contract for two more seasons, though he does have a player option for the second. A move away from Los Angeles could net Knecht a larger role, as he played just 19.2 minutes across 78 appearances with Los Angeles.
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