Overview
- Los Angeles sent Knecht and fellow rookie Adou Thiero to the South Bay Lakers, marking Knecht’s first G League stint.
- Redick said the staff ran the decision by Rob Pelinka, who looped in Knecht and his agents, and he framed it as a reps-and-confidence move.
- In his South Bay opener Tuesday, Knecht posted 30 points in a 127-118 win over the San Diego Clippers, according to Heavy Sports.
- Knecht has averaged 6.4 points and 1.9 rebounds in 15.1 minutes across 20 NBA games this season as others have moved ahead in the rotation.
- Reporting continues to link Knecht to trade chatter before the Feb. 5 deadline, and Austin Reaves’ calf strain plus a four-day schedule gap could create a quick recall opportunity.