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Dalton Knecht had been slumping in the California Classic before finally breaking out in the finale against the San Antonio Spurs, exploding in the fourth quarter to give the Los Angeles Lakers a comeback win. It was the kind of signature summer performance that the Lakers needed to see from Knecht, who had a rollercoaster of a rookie season. He started the 2024-25 season as a … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Dalton Knecht Details Offseason Conversations With JJ Redick

The Los Angeles Lakers went into the offseason in dire need of a center and they found one with the signing of Deandre Ayton. While Ayton gives the Lakers the starting center they had been looking for, the signing naturally came with a lot of criticism. The former No. 1 overall pick looked to be on an All-Star trajectory with the Phoenix Suns, but questions about his motor and … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Deandre Ayton Using Criticism As Fuel

This summer is important for Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James as he looks to display natural growth in Summer League heading into his second season. After being drafted at No. 55 in the second round last year, the media attention was off the charts surrounding James, both positive and negative. To his credit, the former USC Trojan focused on basketball at the end of day, … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Bronny James Knows He Needs To Be ‘Defensive Menace’ To Earn Playing Time

Bronny James was the subject of ridicule and criticism as soon as the Los Angeles Lakers drafted him last year, but the young guard has stayed steady and even-keeled through all of it. James worked his way back to full health and came on strong for the South Bay Lakers in the G League during the 2024-25 season, showing real flashes as a defender. Offensively, Bronny had his ups … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Bronny James Discusses Plan For Summer League

Entering Year 2, all eyes were on Dalton Knecht as the Los Angeles Lakers kicked off their California Classic schedule against the host team the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Normally second-year players are levels above the competition given their NBA experience and the lack preparation and practice time for the quickly-formed Summer League squads. However, Knecht had … [Read more...] about Lakers News: Dalton Knecht Acknowledges Rust In First Game Of Summer League