When the Los Angeles Lakers were lucky enough to take University of Tennessee wing Dalton Knecht with the No. 17 pick in June's draft, they knew they were getting a sharpshooter who had plenty of potential to become an NBA-caliber 3-point sniper.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick is seeing defensive improvements from rookie Dalton Knecht already this season.

LOS ANGELES — Lakers coach JJ Redick has made it clear he doesn’t want to have too many different starting lineups, barring injuries necessitating change. But with rookie wing Dalton Knecht’s recent hot streak as a starter in light of Rui Hachimura ...

JJ Redick said he’s going to go to a “dark place” after the loss before clarifying he’s going to go his basement, turning off all the lights and rewatching film. “That’s my therapy,” Redick said.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick says he goes to a very dark place in his basement and watches film to deal with losses.

Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht's career game against the Jazz drew Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson comparisons from JJ Redick.

The amazing play of rookie Dalton Knecht will present the Lakers with a key lineup decision once Rui Hachimura recovers from a sprained ankle.

Rui Hachimura #28 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half at Crypto.com Arena on November 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO U

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said he expects forward Rui Hachimura to return to the starting lineup after he comes back from a left ankle