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USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
3 trade targets for the Philadelphia 76ers in the upcoming offseason
3 trade targets for the Philadelphia 76ers in the upcoming offseason The main goal for the Philadelphia 76ers in the 2025 offseason is to get healthy. They finished 24-58 in what was a miserable season due to all of the injuries suffered by Joel Embiid, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey, and plenty of others. If the Sixers get those three healthy, they will be back in business. However, the Sixers could also use some reliable depth. When one looks around the landscape of the NBA Playoffs at the moment, the teams that went deep into the postseason relied on their depth. It wasn't just a Big 3--like in Philadelphia's case--it's been about making sure players off the bench can help. Therefore, there are a handful of moves the Sixers can make to improve their overall depth as time moves on. Here are three trade targets that make sense for Philadelphia: Kenrich Williams 2024-25 stats: 6.3 ppg, 3.5 rpg, 1.4 apg, 0.6 spg, 48.3% FG, 38.6% 3FG, 16.4 mpg Williams will make $7.1 million in 2025-26 and had a team option for the 2026-27 season. He is a reliable player who can knock down an open 3 and gets after it on the defensive end. The Sixers could always use a player of his stature on the roster. He is somebody that does the dirty work off the bench and would be able to give Philadelphia a spark. He shot 40.9% on catch-and-shoot 3s per the NBA's tracking database and that bodes well for a team like the Sixers. Dalton Knecht 2024-25 stats: 9.1 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 0.8 apg, 0.3 spg, 46.1% FG, 37.6% 3FG, 19.2 mpg The Lakers already tried trading Knecht at the deadline in an effort to acquire a big man. Maybe the Sixers can swoop in and offer up Andre Drummond as a possibility. The Sixers would then clear some more cap space to re-sign Quentin Grimes while Knecht would come off the bench and knock down some wide-open looks. He was a key contributor on LA's playoff team in 2025 so he has the experience of playing in high pressure situations which would help Philadelphia in this case for the second unit. Cam Johnson 2024-25 stats: 18.8 ppg, 4.3 rpg, 3.4 apg, 0.9 spg, 47.5% FG, 39% 3FG, 31.6 mpg Johnson would be a big addition if the Sixers were interested. He is a legitimated 3-point shooter, can make plays for others when he puts the ball on the floor, and his $20 million salary is reasonable for today's market. The Sixers would likely have to send Brooklyn the No. 3 pick, but that isn't a bad thing. Philadelphia would be bringing in a proven player in Johnson while creating more cap space to bring back both Grimes and Guerschon Yabusele in free agency--by moving off the No. 3 pick's salary for the 2025-26 season. Johnson would slide into the starting lineup and be a reliable offensive option.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dalton Knecht's Decision Turns Heads After Lakers' Loss to Timberwolves
The Los Angeles Lakers' 2024-25 season concluded with a disappointing 4-1 first-round playoff loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Lakers, who had high expectations entering the postseason, faltered in crucial moments, ultimately losing the series, despite being dubbed as favorites. One of the biggest talking points of the series was head coach JJ Redick's lack of trust in his bench. Among the players in question was rookie guard Dalton Knecht, who saw limited action during the playoffs, appearing in only two game for a combined four minutes. In that brief stint, he managed to score five points and grab three rebounds, all in Game 1. Los Angeles Lakers rookie Dalton Knecht (4).© Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images It was an overall productive rookie campaign for Knecht. He averaged 9.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.6 made 3-pointers over 78 games, doing so in 19.2 minutes per contest. Seemingly not satisfied with how his first professional season ended, the 6-foot-6 wing made the decision to return to Tennessee for offseason training. Advertisement Sharing an Instagram story of himself practicing on the Tennessee Volunteers' court, his alma mater, Knecht caught the attention of fans. One reposted a screenshot of his story on X. "Dalton Knecht already back in the lab," the fan wrote. "Can't wait to see him next season." Several other fans shared their thoughts in the comments. "He should have had minutes in the series," one fan wrote. "Dumb Redick man, bro deserved minutes," another fan said. "Legit my only gripe of the playoffs was this kid not getting minutes. He has size and something to prove. DK would have gotten after it," a third fan posted. Advertisement Others speculated about his future with the team: "That dude ain't wearing purple and gold next year. Wish him the best," one fan wrote. "He getting traded this offseason," another fan added. Selected 17th overall by the Lakers in the 2024 NBA Draft, Knecht had strong moments in first year, including a career-high 37-point game against the Utah Jazz, where he tied the NBA rookie record with nine three-pointers. However, his role diminished as the season progressed, and he was nearly traded to the Charlotte Hornets in February—a deal that was rescinded after Mark Williams failed his physical. Related: Lakers Predicted to Go After Luka Doncic's Former Teammate Related: Rui Hachimura Makes Big Announcement After Lakers' Loss to Timberwolves
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dalton Knecht Turns Heads With Offseason Video
Dalton Knecht's rookie season in the NBA with the Los Angeles Lakers is in the books, and it was quite the rollercoaster ride. The Lakers had selected Knecht with the 17th pick of the 2024 NBA Draft, and it looked like a home run at first. Lakers head coach JJ Redick didn't hesitate to include Knecht in the rotation from the get-go, and he'd erupt for 37 points against the Utah Jazz in just his 14th game in the NBA. It looked like Knecht was going to run away with Rookie of the Year at one point, but he then hit the rookie wall. Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James and Dalton Knecht react during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Thomas-Imagn Images Knecht averaged 6.8 points on 15.6% shooting from beyond the arc in December and saw his minutes go down from then on. His Lakers career then seemed over when they sent him to the Charlotte Hornets for Mark Williams at the trade deadline. Advertisement The Lakers would rescind the Williams trade later, though, which meant Knecht was back. The 24-year-old would have his moments on his return, like a 32-point outing against the Denver Nuggets on March 14, but didn't do enough to convince Redick to include him in the rotation for the postseason. Knecht played just two games (less than four minutes combined) as the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Lakers 4-1 in the first round. It's been over a week since the Lakers were dumped out of the playoffs, and Knecht looks to be enjoying his first NBA offseason. A clip of him singing and dancing at an event recently went viral on social media. Knecht, who finished his rookie season with averages of 9.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game, appears to have been at LunaVerse Knoxville. He has a connection to the area, having spent his final college season at Tennessee. Related: Rui Hachimura Makes Big Announcement After Lakers' Loss to Timberwolves
Yahoo
02-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
TDOT, city crews work to fill Memphis potholes
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Potholes are something that Memphians are familiar with and after months and weeks of winter weather and heavy rainfall, more are popping up in the city. However, city and state leaders say they're working around the clock to make commutes smoother for drivers. One particular area of concern is along North Parkway. There is good news though — TDOT says this specific area will be resurfaced soon. Other areas with damage are the ramp at Interstate 40 and Highway 51. However, that ramp will be revamped soon — it's a part of TDOT's three-year pavement program. Memphis Public Works is also working to improve roads. So far this year, crews have filled thousands of potholes across the city. From Jan. 1 to April 30 of this year, they've filled more than 24,000 potholes, and they expect that number to keep growing. Last year, the Public Works Director at that time, Robert Knecht, told Your News Leader how AI is helping identify potholes. 'We're working on that now and it's really showing huge benefits. I get contacted by other cities and they're like wow you guys are doing this cutting-edge technology tool, how? How can we do it?,' Knecht said at the time. First look: Plans submitted for Oak Court Mall site Memphis Public Works attaches the device to a city car. That device is specifically trained to accurately identify potholes. It's one of the many efforts to make roads and streets in Memphis safer and smoother. Memphis Public Works wants the community to know that many of the major routes in the city are state routes, which means TDOT is responsible for the pothole repairs. However, if you notice a pothole on a city street, call 311. To report a pothole for repair on a state road, you can either fill out an online Maintenance Request form, or you can call the TDOT Road Repair Hotline at 833- 836- 8349. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dalton Knecht starts for Lakers in regular-season finale at Portland
Portland (36-46) defeated Los Angeles (50-32), 109-81, at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon on Sunday, the final day of the 2024-25 regular season. Former Tennessee basketball player Dalton Knecht started and played 37 minutes for the Lakers. He totaled 27 points, eight rebounds and two blocks. Knecht converted 9-of-21 field goal attempts, 5-of-12 three-point attempts and 4-of-4 free throw attempts. Advertisement Los Angeles, which is a No. 3 seed in the NBA Western Conference playoffs, did not play its starters at Portland. LeBron James was inactive and Luca Doncic missed the game due to injury or illness. The Lakers will next play No. 6 seed Minnesota in the first round of the playoffs. Game No. 1 is slated for Saturday. Tipoff is slated for 8:30 p.m. EDT at Arena in Los Angeles, California. ABC will televise the contest. Knecht was selected in the first round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17) by Los Angeles. He was a transfer from Northern Colorado and played for the Vols during the 2023-24 season under head coach Rick Barnes. Advertisement During his one season at Tennessee, Knecht averaged 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. He led the Vols to a SEC regular-season championship and an appearance the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament for the second time in school history. Knecht was named SEC Player of the Year, SEC Newcomer of the Year and won the Julius Erving Award. THIS 5 Min Quiz Tells You What Your Body Actually Needs To Lose WeightGet started with Noom todayNoom| SponsoredLearn More I tried Honeylove's Crossover Bra. Here's What happenedHoneylove| SponsoredLearn More This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Dalton Knecht by the numbers for Lakers versus Portland
