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 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 ).