It's been an active February for rookie Los Angeles Lakers sharpshooter Dalton Knecht. The former Tennessee All-American was selected with the No. 17 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft last summer, and made an instant splash as a jump-shooting role player for first-year head coach JJ Redick's Lakers.

Dalton Knecht has had a whirlwind rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers, and after nearly being traded, he’s now embracing his place on the team once again.  "Like you said, it's strange, one of the few people that’s ever gotten traded and then come back.

The 28-year-old Russell has surely learned the tough landscape of the NBA through the years. His second run with the Lakers from 2023 to 2024 was largely tumultuous as he was often mentioned in trade rumors. He was also regularly criticized by fans for his inconsistent performance.