Overview
- Redick said Knecht will play against the Grizzlies and receive consistent minutes for roughly the next week.
- The coach emphasized that Knecht must "play hard" to keep the role and will not be judged solely on makes or misses.
- Los Angeles ranks 25th in three-point percentage at about 34.6 percent, increasing the urgency to evaluate a designated shooter.
- The Lakers are short-handed with Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Gabe Vincent and Adou Thiero out, creating immediate rotation openings.
- Knecht’s role has contracted from 19.2 minutes and 37% from three as a rookie to 13.3 minutes and 35% this season after a brief G League stint and a rescinded Hornets trade involving Mark Williams.