In the Lakers’ Wednesday night bout with the Utah Jazz, rookie guard Dalton Knecht officially made his return to the court in the purple and gold. The former Tennessee Volunteer — drafted at No. 17 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft — had a roller coast of a trade deadline,

With everyone offering their two cents after last week’s trade, there were plenty of opinions. But what should fans expect once they return to the floor fully healthy?

After the bombshell move that brought Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers from the Dallas Mavericks, many questions have surfaced regarding the superstar’s salary and contract structure, as well as his adaptation to a new franchise.