Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht has been a revelation for the team lately. It was just days ago when he punctuated a multi-game hot streak with a 37-point outburst against the Utah Jazz, and he has given the Lakers some much-needed offensive depth alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

The Los Angeles Lakers lost by 27 at the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup game. Afterward, JJ Redick mentioned some potential changes after losing three in a row. On Wednesday, he did exactly that by inserting rookie sharpshooter Dalton Knecht back into the starting five .

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.