Overview

• The Lakers have bolstered their perimeter defense by signing veteran guard Marcus Smart on a two-year deal.
• Knecht averaged 10.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists over three Summer League games while shooting 27.9% from the field and 23.8% from deep.
• Insiders report that Knecht’s stock has fallen below first-round pick value in potential trades due to his Summer League performance.
• Earlier trade discussions involving Knecht included a rescinded Mark Williams swap with Charlotte and Miami’s interest in packaging him for Andrew Wiggins.
• Knecht has met multiple times this offseason with head coach JJ Redick to address his weaknesses and prepare for his second NBA season.