Dalton Knecht’s handling of the failed trade between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Charlotte Hornets has impressed many, especially given the turmoil surroundi

While it would have otherwise felt like a normal game as basketball resumes action after a few days off in the schedule, this match is anything but normal. That is because after the two teams agreed to a trade that would send Hornets big man Mark Williams to the Lakers, the deal was rescinded.

At the NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers sent Dalton Knecht to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for big man Mark Williams. This trade came as a bit of a shock since Knecht was in the midst of a solid rookie season, but the Hornets center projected to serve as a lob threat for Luka Doncic.