The Los Angeles Lakers were trying to get a new center when they got rid of Anthony Davis. The Lakers had a trade agreed upon to acquire Mark Williams from the Charlotte Hornets. In that trade, the Lakers were willing to part ways with rookie Dalton Knecht. Once they saw the physical from Williams, they rescinded the trade.

Los Angeles (41-25) defeated Phoenix (31-37), 107-96, Sunday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Former Vol Dalton Knecht played 16 minutes for the Lakers. He recorded three points and two rebounds. Knecht converted 1-of-5 field goal attempts and 1-of-3 three-point attempts.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht said it felt good to be back home after the team's close loss to the Denver Nuggets.

Austin Reaves scored 30 points and Luka Doncic had 21 points, 14 assists and nine rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 125-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs.

Austin Reaves scores 37 points in the Lakers' 125-109 win against the Spurs. Key plays from Luka Doncic and Dalton Knecht seal it late down the stretch.