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.

On Feb. 6, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the Lakers had finalized a deal to send Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2030 pick swap, and a 2031 unprotected first-round pick to the Hornets for Williams.

Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick believes Dalton Knecht has a bright future in the organization after the rescinded trade.