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LAL • Small Forward • #4
17 days ago
Knecht is good to go for Monday’s game, but he’s unlikely to get the minutes needed to affect fantasy basketball. He should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Small Forward • #4
17 days ago
Knecht was absent from the initial injury report released by the Lakers on Sunday evening. His availability does not affect fantasy basketball, especially in the aftermath of the Lakers’ acquisition of Luke Kennard. Knecht should only be rostered in dynasty leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
LAL • Small Forward • #4
4 months ago
Knecht did most of his damage when the outcome was no longer in doubt, shooting 4-of-5 from the field in the fourth quarter, including three three-pointers. The second-year wing has not been much of a factor this season, and that’s with LeBron James sidelined by sciatica. With the future Hall of Famer closing in on a return to action, Knecht may fall out of the rotation entirely before the end of the month. There’s no need to roster him in any redraft leagues, while those competing in dynasty formats may want to hold onto Knecht.
LAL • Small Forward • #4
4 months ago
While the Lakers welcome back Ayton after a two-game absence, they will not have Luka Dončić or Austin Reaves for Monday’s game. They’re replaced in the lineup by Knecht and LaRavia, who will have some deep-league streaming value due to the Lakers’ limited rotation.
Source: Ryan Ward
LAL • Small Forward • #4
4 months ago
A no-brainer decision. Even if Knecht hasn’t been great, he’s been serviceable enough for them to not cut his rookie contract short. This will be a big season for him if he hopes to earn a larger deal in the future.
Source: Dave McMenamin
LAL • Small Forward • #4
8 months ago
Knecht had a rough night, shooting 1-of-8 from beyond the arc. Unfortunately for the second-year wing, he’s had more difficult nights than good ones this summer, which is concerning for the Lakers. Generally speaking, teams want to see their returnees excel in Las Vegas, if not dominate. Knecht has not done that, which may result in him playing more games at summer league than the Lakers would have hoped.
LAL • Small Forward • #4
8 months ago
After struggling in the Lakers’ first two games at the California Classic, Knecht finished well and scored 25 points in Tuesday’s finale. His first game in Las Vegas wasn’t great, but the second-year wing did provide some defensive production. Following the game, Knecht said he was dealing with some cramping but would be fine. For more experienced players, especially 24-year-olds, the hope is that it won’t take long for them to show they don’t need to play in all of their team’s summer league games. While there’s no need to panic, it would likely calm some nerves in Los Angeles if Knecht rebounded from Thursday’s performance the next time out.
Source: Kurt Helin
LAL • Small Forward • #4
8 months ago
It took a few games, but the Knecht that we saw as a rookie finally showed up. He scored 11 points in the final 2:34 of this game to help the Lakers storm back after trailing by double digits with four minutes left. He wasn’t great in their last two games, so it was good to see him finally get his shot going. Hopefully this will carry over into the games in Las Vegas.
LAL • Small Forward • #4
8 months ago
The expectation for NBA rotation players, especially ones that are 24 years old, is that they will dominate Summer League. That wasn’t the case for Knecht in his first game of the summer. The defensive stats were good to see, but he should be dominating as a scorer. There’s no need to panic after one game, but he needs to play better and really prove that he should be in the rotation next year.
LAL • Small Forward • #4
11 months ago
With the Lakers resting their key players for the postseason, Knecht was able to move into the starting unit and play an extended role. Knecht has been able to score a lot when he plays a large role, but he hasn’t been a large part of the Lakers’ rotation over the last few weeks. This was a strong way for him to close out his first regular season, but he will play sparingly in the playoffs.
LAL • Small Forward • #4
11 months ago
Knecht got the starting nod due to the absences of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves on the second night of a back-to-back for the Lakers. He scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half, though it didn’t do much to reverse the Lakers’ fortunes on the scoreboard. Knecht is more than capable of pouring in the points when he gets the opportunity, but with LeBron James and Rui Hachimura expected to return on Saturday, along with the other players that sat out on Thursday, Knecht won’t see this many shots moving forward.
LAL • Small Forward • #4
11 months ago
Knecht got the starting nod due to the absences of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves on the second night of the back-to-back for the Lakers. He scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half, though it didn’t do much to reverse the Lakers’ fortunes on the scoreboard. Knecht is more than capable of pouring in the points when he gets the opportunity, but with LeBron James and Rui Hachimura expected to return on Saturday, along with the other players that sat out on Thursday, Knecht won’t see this many shots moving forward.
LAL • Small Forward • #4
12 months ago
Knecht was initially listed as probable but has been cleared to play. However, with Luka Doncic and Gabe Vincent both available to play, Knecht will likely return to playing a role off the bench, though he should still see plenty of minutes.
Source: Khobi Price
LAL • Small Forward • #4
12 months ago
Injuries led to Knecht’s second start in three games, and the rookie had a big night in the Mile High City. Shooting just under 50 percent from the field, the 32 points were the second-most Knecht has scored in a game this season. While he remains rostered in 25 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Knecht is ranked outside the top 250 in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. He isn’t a player who has to be rostered in most leagues, but Friday’s performance will keep him in some lineups until LeBron James returns from his strained groin.
LAL • Small Forward • #4
12 months ago
The Lakers were without three starters on Monday (LeBron James, Dorian Finney-Smith and Jaxson Hayes), with Knecht being one of the replacements. The rookie had a productive night scoring-wise, with the 19 points being the most he’s tallied in a game since March 2. The Lakers aren’t active again until Thursday in Milwaukee, the first of three games the team will play to conclude Week 19. Due to the injuries, Knecht, rostered in 15 percent of Yahoo! leagues, will be worth a look in deeper formats.
LAL • Small Forward • #4
12 months ago
Knecht reached double figures for the second time since his failed trade to the Hornets sent him back to the Lakers. The 19 points were the most he’s scored in a game since January 28. While Knecht still hasn’t reached the point where he should be rostered in most fantasy leagues, there are opportunities to produce. The Lakers are without Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves, so someone has to step up alongside Luka Doncic and LeBron James.