In their search for a big man, the Lakers initially agreed to send rookie Dalton Knecht to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for center Mark Williams. But in a dramatic twist, the deal was rescinded after Williams failed his physical, bringing Knecht back to Los Angeles in an awkward situation.

The Los Angeles Lakers' success since the Luka Doncic trade isn't something that surprises rookie Dalton Knecht.

All the rumors and alleged reasons for the Luka Doncic trade appear to have affected the Los Angeles Lakers star on some level. That became clear following Friday night’s win over the rival Clippers,