NBA Mock Trade: Lakers Enter NBA Draft in Deal with Rockets https://t.co/TL5aVrJSGs— LakerTom (@LakerTom) June 2, 2025
Lakers Enter NBA Draft in Deal with Rockets
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June 3, 2025 2 Comments
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FROM THE ABOVE ARTICLE:
Los Angeles Lakers get: No. 10, Nate Williams
Houston Rockets get: No. 55, Dalton Knecht
In this deal, the Lakers deal soon-to-be second-year sharpshooter Dalton Knecht in exchange for the No. 10 pick at the upcoming draft.
The 24-year-old Knecht was solid for the Lakers in Year 1, averaging 9.1 points on 46% shooting overall, hitting 38% of his 4.4 triples attempted per game. His defense left some to be desired, and he had a streakiness to his overall game, but he still proved himself a rotational-level NBA player as a whole.
If the Rockets don’t feel great about their standing in the ’25 draft, they could opt out completely and pick up Knecht, who adds a much-needed offensive punch — especially from beyond the arc — to Houston’s defensive-minded core. While he’s on the older side, that could benefit the Rockets given they’ll be looking to contend as early as next year. Knecht, be it in tandem with All-Defense selectee Amen Thompson or fellow sharpshooter Reed Sheppard, could thrive in Rockets red.
I don’t see any reason to acquire Nate Williams. With the Number 10 pick in the draft, the Lakers would be lucky to get a player as good and mature as Knecht.