Dalton Knecht Returns to Lakers After Rescinded Trade to Hornets

The rookie reflects on a whirlwind week of being traded, introduced in Charlotte, and then sent back to Los Angeles due to a failed physical.

Dalton Knecht, a rookie drafted by the Lakers, was briefly traded to the Hornets before the deal was rescinded after Mark Williams failed his physical.
Knecht described the experience as feeling like a 'movie,' having flown to Charlotte and Detroit before being called back to Los Angeles.
The Lakers organization, including coach JJ Redick, praised Knecht's professionalism and spirit upon his return to the team.
The Hornets have reportedly contacted the NBA to dispute the Lakers' assessment of Williams' physical, though no resolution has been announced.
Knecht scored 10 points in his first game back with the Lakers in a loss to the Jazz and is set to participate in the Rising Stars game during All-Star Weekend.