At the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers sent Dalton Knecht to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for big man Mark Williams. This trade came as a bit of a shock since Knecht was in the midst of a solid rookie season, but the Hornets center projected to serve as a lob threat for Luka Doncic.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht has experienced quite the whirlwind in February, culminating in an exciting performance at the NBA’s Rising Stars game d

Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht is leaning on D'Angelo Russell's advice as he navigates a tricky situation.

In a whirlwind February for Dalton Knecht, the rookie Los Angeles Lakers guard found himself at the center of a trade that got as close as it got to being completed before falling apart. Initially sent to the Charlotte Hornets in a move that was nullified due to a failed physical for Mark Williams, Knecht has since returned to the Lakers lineup.

In this Brooklyn return, D’Angelo Russell is convinced the Nets can make an even more shocking postseason run than his last time here.