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The concerns about Mark Williams’ past health issues became a reality when the Los Angeles Lakers decided to void the trade with the Charlotte Hornets involving Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, and a first-round pick. JJ Redick will now have to rely on …
The concerns about Mark Williams‘ past health issues became a reality when the Los Angeles Lakers decided to void the trade with the Charlotte Hornets involving Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, and a first-round pick. JJ Redick will now have to rely on Jaxson Hayes as the starting center and the team could potentially add another big from the buyout market.
See below the social media reactions to the Lakers’ decision to void the deal, with some users sharing hilarious conspiracy theories.
Well, it’s back to square one for these two NBA teams.
The Los Angeles Lakers are back to square one on finding a long-term big man to play with superstar guard Luka Dončić.
The Lakers shared on Saturday evening that the team’s deadline trade from Thursday with the Charlotte Hornets for center Mark Williams had been rescinded.
That means that Williams will remain with Charlotte, and guard Dalton Knecht and forward Cam Reddish will return to Los Angeles. Any NBA Draft compensation previously exchanged will revert to the original teams as well.
ESPN’s Shams Charania shared after the news broke that Williams failed his physical exam with Los Angeles because of “multiple issues” coming to light in the process. Williams’ back was reportedly not one of them, per Charania.
Mark Williams' physical with the Lakers showed multiple issues and the team failed him on the exam, sources tell ESPN. The physical was not failed due to his back, however. https://t.co/lY4XrSIlHf
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 9, 2025
This is a tough blow for both franchises, as they’ll both have to try again next time to find paths forward for the players in question.
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Kentucky plays Tennessee on Tuesday, but here’s how their last matchup went.
Kentucky basketball is set to play one of their toughest matchups tonight against the Tennessee Volunteers. With the Vols ranked eighth in the country, they’re a force to be reckoned with. Kentucky isn’t far behind, although they did drop from ninth to twelfth nationally in the latest AP Poll.
The matchup in Knoxville could be one for the ages, as was the last time the two teams faced off.
That last one came on March 9th of last season, where the Wildcats took down the Volunteers 85-81 to spoil their Senior night.
Although it was Senior night, it was a freshman that shined brightest for Kentucky. First-year guard Reed Sheppard, from London, KY, played 33 minutes off the bench. In those 33 minutes, the 6’2″ all-around guard dropped 27 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
Sheppard went on to be selected third overall in the following NBA draft, while teammate Antonio Reeves was selected in the second round (47th overall) this past spring.
The fifth-year senior matched Sheppard on points in that matchup with the Volunteers. He also chipped in 7 rebounds.
Future Lakers first round pick Dalton Knecht starred for Tennessee in the matchup, putting up 40 points of his own. Ultimately it didn’t matter, as Kentucky dished out a loss to their SEC neighbors.
Regardless of tonight’s outcome, the two teams will matchup again on February 11 in Lexington.
A look at former Vol Dalton Knecht’s results versus Charlotte.
Los Angeles (26-18) defeated Charlotte (12-31), 112-107, Monday at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht totaled two points, two rebounds and one steal in 21 minutes for the Lakers.
He converted 1-of-3 field goal attempts.
The former Vol was selected in the first-round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17 overall) by Los Angeles.
Knecht was a transfer from Northern Colorado and played for the Vols during the 2023-24 season under head coach Rick Barnes. During his one season at Tennessee, Knecht averaged 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.
He led the Vols to a SEC regular-season championship and an appearance in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school history.
Knecht was the 2024 SEC Player and SEC Newcomer of the Year. He was a consensus All-America standout and earned the Julius Erving Award.
A look at former Vol Dalton Knecht’s results for the Lakers at Golden State.
Los Angeles (25-18) defeated Golden State (22-23), 118-108, Saturday at Chase Center in San Francisco. California.
Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht totaled 13 points, one rebound and one assist in 23 minutes for the Lakers.
He converted 5-of-9 field goal attempts and 3-of-7 three-point attempts.
The former Vol was selected in the first-round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17 overall) by Los Angeles.
Knecht was a transfer from Northern Colorado and played for the Vols during the 2023-24 season under head coach Rick Barnes. During his one season at Tennessee, Knecht averaged 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.
He led the Vols to a SEC regular-season championship and an appearance in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school history.
Knecht was the 2024 SEC Player and SEC Newcomer of the Year. He was a consensus All-America standout and earned the Julius Erving Award.
A look at former Vol Dalton Knecht’s results versus Boston.
Los Angeles (24-18) defeated Boston (31-14), 117-96, Thursday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht totaled 13 points and four rebounds in 14 minutes for the Lakers.
Knecht converted 5-of-7 field goal attempts and 3-of-4 three-point attempts.
The former Vol was selected in the first-round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17 overall) by Los Angeles.
Knecht was a transfer from Northern Colorado and played for the Vols during the 2023-24 season under head coach Rick Barnes. During his one season at Tennessee, Knecht averaged 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.
He led the Vols to a SEC regular-season championship and an appearance in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school history.
Knecht was the 2024 SEC Player and SEC Newcomer of the Year. He was a consensus All-America standout and earned the Julius Erving Award.
A look at former Vol Dalton Knecht’s results versus Washington.
Los Angeles (23-18) defeated Washington (6-36), 111-88, Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht totaled three points and two rebounds in eight minutes for the Lakers. He converted 1-of-4 field goal attempts and 1-of-2 three-point attempts.
The former Vol was selected in the first-round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17 overall) by Los Angeles.
Knecht was a transfer from Northern Colorado and played for the Vols during the 2023-24 season under head coach Rick Barnes. During his one season at Tennessee, Knecht averaged 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.
He led the Vols to a SEC regular-season championship and an appearance in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school history.
Knecht was the 2024 SEC Player and SEC Newcomer of the Year. He was a consensus All-America standout and earned the Julius Erving Award.
A look at Dalton Knecht’s results against the Clippers.
The Clippers (24-17) defeated the Lakers (22-18), 116-102, Sunday at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.
Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht totaled 10 points, four rebounds and one assist in 16 minutes for the Lakers.
He converted 3-of-4 field goal attempts, 2-of-3 three-point attempts and 2-of-2 free throw attempts.
The former Vol was selected in the first-round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17 overall) by Los Angeles.
Knecht was a transfer from Northern Colorado and played for the Vols during the 2023-24 season under coach Rick Barnes. During his one season at Tennessee, Knecht averaged 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.
He led the Vols to a SEC regular-season championship and an appearance in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school history.
Knecht was the 2024 SEC Player and SEC Newcomer of the Year. He was a consensus All-America standout and earned the Julius Erving Award.
A look at former Vol Dalton Knecht’s results versus Brooklyn.
Los Angeles (22-17) defeated Brooklyn (14-28), 102-101, Friday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
Former Vol Dalton Knecht totaled two points, one rebound and one assist in 18 minutes for the Lakers. He converted 2-of-3 free throw attempts against the Nets.
The former Vol was selected in the first-round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17 overall) by Los Angeles.
Knecht was a transfer from Northern Colorado and played for the Vols during the 2023-24 season under head coach Rick Barnes. During his one season at Tennessee, Knecht averaged 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.
He led the Vols to a SEC regular-season championship and an appearance in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school history.
Knecht was the 2024 SEC Player and SEC Newcomer of the Year. He was a consensus All-America standout and earned the Julius Erving Award.
A look at former Vol Dalton Knecht’s results versus Miami.
Los Angeles (21-17) defeated Miami (20-19), 117-108, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
Former Vol Dalton Knecht totaled two points, two rebounds and one assist in 14 minutes for the Lakers. He also committed one personal foul.
Knecht converted 2-of-2 free throw attempts.
PHOTOS: Dalton Knecht through the years
The former Vol was selected in the first-round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17 overall) by Los Angeles.
Knecht was a transfer from Northern Colorado and played for the Vols during the 2023-24 season under head coach Rick Barnes. During his one season at Tennessee, Knecht averaged 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game.
He led the Vols to a SEC regular-season championship and an appearance in the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school history.
Knecht was the 2024 SEC Player and SEC Newcomer of the Year. He was a consensus All-America standout and earned the Julius Erving Award.
