Recent reports surfaced on the internet indicating that the Los Angeles Lakers should include Dalton Knecht in their starting lineup.

Playing short-handed following a third consecutive loss the night before, the Lakers lean into offense with Knecht replacing Cam Reddish on Wednesday night in San Antonio.

Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht started and played 31 minutes for the Lakers. Knecht totaled 20 points, eight rebounds, two steals and one assist. He converted 8-of-15 field goal attempts and 4-of-10 three-point attempts. The former Vol was selected in the first-round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17 overall) by Los Angeles.