Dalton Knecht entered the NBA with significant expectations after the Lakers selected him 17th overall in the 2024 Draft on a four‑year rookie deal worth about $18.4 million, but just two seasons later the 25‑year‑old now finds himself fighting for his place on a crowded Los Angeles roster.
The 2026‑27 season is set to pay him approximately $4.2 million, yet his role has become increasingly uncertain as the franchise explores trade options.
