Dalton Knecht
#4SF · Los Angeles Lakers
Height
6'6"
Weight
215 lbs
Age
25
College
Tennessee
Experience
1 yrs
Wingspan
6'9.0"
Reach
8'7.5"
Hand Size
8.5" × 9.5"
D+
D-
D
D+
N/A
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The Verdict on Dalton, in One Read
On the field, Dalton Knecht grades out as a shaky SF for Los Angeles Lakers (D Impact). That places him 108th of 119 graded small forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is shaky (D+ Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The money matches the play — the Contract Value Index lands at D+, a slight overpay. The public read is negative (D- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a pro, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Career StatsD-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 126 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 44.8% | 36.1% | 75.0% |
| 2025-26 | | 48 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 0.3 |
Performance Grade by Season
CareerD-| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 48 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 44.8% | D- D- |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 5/10 | vs OKC | L 108-131 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0 |
| Fri, 5/8 | @ OKC | L 107-125 | 2 | 2 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$8.2M
Guaranteed
$8.2M
AAV
$4.0M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
D+
Below Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Dalton Knecht delivered enough rotation-tier impact to earn a D+ Contract Value Index (CVI) against the NBA pay band. At $4.01M AAV on a two-year deal, the salary itself is defensible for a second-year player—the problem is the 2025-26 production doesn't justify even that modest outlay. Knecht's 4.2 PPG, 1.4 RPG, and 0.3 APG across 48 games represent below-replacement-level counting stats for a 25-year-old forward on a playoff-caliber roster, and the performance grade of D- reflects a clear gap between contract expectations and on-court delivery. For a player at his career stage, the absence of measurable playmaking or rebounding impact is particularly damaging—he was supposed to fill a functional rotation role, and instead he's been explicitly described in recent headlines as a problem the organization needs to solve rather than a prospect with upside. The Lakers' recent roster moves—waiving depth and re-signing alternatives—signal tacitly that front office confidence in Knecht's path in Los Angeles is bottoming out, a thinly veiled acknowledgment that his standing within the organization is deteriorating with the Finals just weeks away. His CVI reflects a contract that looked tenable on paper but has become a sunk cost in practice, a cautionary tale of how quickly even cheap deals can feel like liabilities when performance doesn't materialize.
Performance Analysis
D-
#108 of 119 Small Forwards
FC
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the D band — a quick read on where Dalton's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Dalton Compares at the Position
Dalton Knecht ranks 108th of 119 graded small forwards by performance. That slots Dalton between Harrison Ingram (D-) just ahead and Isaiah Crawford (D-) just behind.
Graded higher
Harrison IngramSan Antonio SpursD-Nikola JovicMiami HeatD-Mohamed DiawaraNew York KnicksD-Dalton KnechtD-
Graded lower
Isaiah CrawfordHouston RocketsTransaction History
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About this player
Dalton Knecht is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at SF for the Los Angeles Lakers. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Dalton Knecht, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index D+, Performance D-, Sentiment D-.
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