Draymond Green discusses Dalton Knecht's struggles with Lakers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 4:07 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Draymond Green provided insight on Dalton Knecht's challenging tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers during the latest episode of his podcast. Knecht is entering his third season, and concerns have arisen about his place on the roster as the Lakers must make cuts before the 2026-27 season. Green attributed Knecht's difficulties to a foiled trade involving Mark Williams, which has affected his performance and rotation status. Since the trade was voided, Knecht's minutes and scoring have decreased significantly, with many viewing him as a potential candidate for a team seeking a scorer if he becomes available.
- •Dalton Knecht may be leaving the Lakers amid roster cuts.
- •Draymond Green linked Knecht's struggles to a voided trade with the Hornets.
- •Knecht averaged only 5.7 points over recent games compared to 9.4 prior.
- •Green highlighted Knecht's diminished role amid competition from younger players.
- •Lakers need to finalize their roster before the upcoming season begins.
- 4:07 AMYahoo Sports — Warriors’ Draymond Green hits Dalton Knecht with harsh reality on what has ‘ruined’ Lakers tenure
"Dalton Knecht is entering just the third season of his career, and it already looks as though his time with the Los Angeles Lakers is close to ending. It might be getting to the point where a divorce may be what’s best for both sides . Some Lakers feel as though Knecht is a tale of wasted potential. It wasn’t even that long ago when he was dropping […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green hits Dalton Knecht with harsh reality on what has ‘ruined’ Lakers tenure appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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