Los Angeles (41-25) defeated Phoenix (31-37), 107-96, Sunday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Former Vol Dalton Knecht played 16 minutes for the Lakers. He recorded three points and two rebounds. Knecht converted 1-of-5 field goal attempts and 1-of-3 three-point attempts.

Schifino, the No. 17 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, was also sent to Utah, although he was quickly waived. More Los Angeles Lakers: Shams Charania Reveals Wild Details of How Lakers Trade for Luka Doncic Went Down That deal shifted the balance of power in the Western Conference,

Dalton Knecht registered his second 30-point game on Friday to help lead the short-handed Lakers in a loss on the road against the Nuggets.

Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht said it felt good to be back home after the team's close loss to the Denver Nuggets.

Dalton Knecht has had a whirlwind of a rookie season with the Los Angeles Lakers. After getting drafted by them No. 17 overall this past summer, they agreed to trade the Tennessee alum to the Charlotte Hornets on Feb. 5 ( via ESPN's Shams Charania ).

Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht started and played 37 minutes for the Lakers. He totaled 32 points, two rebounds and one assist. Knecht converted 13-of-27 field goal attempts, 5-of-13 three-point attempts and 1-of-2 free throw attempts.