Dalton Knecht's rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers was a mixed bag, averaging 9.1 points per game and hitting 37.6% from three-point range. While he showed potential, inconsistent minutes stymied his growth. Speculation about his future intensified during the trade deadline; he was reportedly involved in a failed trade for Mark Williams. With the Lakers signing Jake LaRavia, the atmosphere around Knecht has shifted, leading many fans to speculate a trade is imminent, further fueled by past on-court encounters with LaRavia.