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Points Per Game
FG%
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RPG
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Assists Per Game
Regular Season 20.7 9.6 46.8 3.0 0.9

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  • Lakers' Dalton Knecht: Steps up with 32 points

    Knecht contributed 32 points (13-27 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 37 minutes during Friday's 131-126 loss to the Nuggets.

    Knecht showed up with the first unit and posted his second-highest scoring total of the season. With the Lakers depleted by injuries, the rookie will look to be a valuable asset over the next week, but his fantasy viability is capped due to his limited playing time in normal circumstances. He may end up playing 30-plus minutes in the short term, but the Tennessee product will likely settle back into the 20-minute range once the team is healthy.

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  • Lakers' Dalton Knecht: Probable for Sunday

    Knecht is probable for Sunday's game against the Suns due to back soreness.

    Knecht contributed 32 points (13-27 FG, 5-13 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist over 37 minutes during Friday's 131-126 loss to the Nuggets, and he continues to prove he can be relied upon when needed. The rookie carries a probable tag, but that suggests he should be available to suit up Sunday if needed.

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  • Lakers' Dalton Knecht: Jumps into first unit

    Knecht is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

    The depleted Lakers will give the rookie first-rounder a look in the first unit Friday. Knecht has averaged 14.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.8 steals in 31.0 minutes over 13 games as a starter this season.

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  • Lakers' Dalton Knecht: Scores 10 points off bench

    Knecht amassed 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), five rebounds and three assists in 22 minutes during Thursday's 126-106 loss to the Bucks.

    Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves combined for more than half of the team's points in this loss to Milwaukee, and Knecht was the lone other player who scored in double digits. The rookie sharpshooter has been turning things around following a subpar stretch in February. He's scored in double digits in all but one of his six appearances in March despite starting just once in that span.

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  • Lakers' Dalton Knecht: Back to bench

    Knecht will return to the bench for Thursday's game against the Bucks, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

    Knecht started Monday against Brooklyn in place of Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle), but with Finney-Smith back from a one-game absence, Knecht will be relegated back to the second unit. With Rui Hachimura (knee) and LeBron James (groin) still out, Knecht will still likely be one of the main contributors off the bench Thursday.

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  • Lakers' Dalton Knecht: Gets starting nod Monday

    Knecht will start in Monday's matchup with Brooklyn, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

    With LeBron James (groin), Dorian Finney-Smith (ankle) and Rui Hachimura (knee) all ruled out, Knecht will fill in for the short-handed Lakers as they take on the Nets. In 12 games this season as a starter, Knecht averaged 14.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.1 blocks.

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  • Lakers' Dalton Knecht: Scores nine points from bench

    Knecht accumulated nine points (4-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 24 minutes during Saturday's 111-101 loss to the Celtics.

    Knecht's role is likely to expand due to LeBron James' groin injury, although there's no word on who will be the first man up in his absence. Rui Hachimura (knee) is sidelined for at least another week, and he would have been in line for the biggest boost if he was healthy. It's entirely possible that coach JJ Redick will take a small-ball approach with what he has available, and that could result in an enhanced role for the rookie.

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  • Lakers' Dalton Knecht: Pops for 19 off bench

    Knecht totaled 19 points (7-10 FG, 5-8 3Pt), four rebounds and two steals over 25 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 108-102 victory over the Clippers.

    It was the rookie's best scoring performance since he struck for 24 points in 23 minutes against the 76ers on Jan. 28. Sunday's game marked the first time Knecht had played 20-plus minutes since rejoining the Lakers following the rescinded trade with the Hornets for Mark Williams. However, Knecht's increased workload came with both Austin Reaves (calf) and Rui Hachimura (knee) sidelined. Reaves isn't expected to miss much time, and Knecht's usage will likely decline again once he returns.

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  • Lakers' Dalton Knecht: Invisible in win

    Knecht scored zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT) and grabbed one rebound in 11 minutes in Thursday's 111-102 win over the Timberwolves.

    Knecht had virtually no impact in Thursday's win, missing a pair of jump shots and free throws. Since returning to the Lakers as part of the rescinded Mark Williams trade, the rookie has seen his playing time and effectiveness dwindle. In his six games back, the 23-year-old wing is averaging just 3.7 points on 29.2 percent shooting in 12.2 minutes per game.

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  • Lakers' Dalton Knecht: Starting against Shaq's OGs

    Knecht will start Sunday's All-Star Game semifinal game for Candace's Rising Stars against Shaq's OGs, per the NBA's broadcast.

    Knecht Rising Stars tournament team won the Rising Stars title and advanced to play in Sunday's All-Star Game Tournament. Knecht performed well in both Rising Stars games Friday, posting a combined 12 points, six rebounds and six assists while shooting 50.0 percent from the field. The Lakers' rookie will look to help pull off an upset against a stacked OGs squad.

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  • Lakers' Dalton Knecht: Logs eight points vs Shaq's OGs

    Knecht logged eight points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt) and two rebounds in 11 minutes during Sunday's 42-35 All-Star Game semifinal loss to Shaq's OGs.

    Knecht was a standout performer in Team Rising Stars' loss Sunday, knocking in two threes and throwing down a two-handed dunk in transition. Knecht has played just one game since returning to the Lakers, in which he logged 10 points in 17 minutes. The rookie figures to maintain a respectable role off the bench when play resumes Wednesday.

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  • Lakers' Dalton Knecht: Five points in Rising Stars final

    Knecht registered five points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal over 7:34 of court time in Team C's 25-14 win over Team G League in the Rising Stars finals Friday.

    Knecht had a more all-around showing in the semifinals against Team T, finishing with seven points, four rebounds and four assists over 10:21 of playing time. With Friday's win in the finals, Knecht and Team C will go up against Team Shaq in the first round of the All-Star Game tournament Sunday. Knecht rejoined the Lakers' rotation Feb. 12 after his trade to the Hornets got rescinded, but the rookie first-round pick figures to be a key rotational piece for the Lakers following the All-Star break.

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  • Lakers' Dalton Knecht: Rejoining rotation Wednesday

    Lakers head coach JJ Redick said that Knecht will be part of the rotation for Wednesday's game against Utah, Khobi Price of The Orange County Register reports.

    Knecht is poised to play for the first time since the Lakers traded him to the Hornets last week before rescinding the trade after center Mark Williams failed to pass his physical. The Hornets have disputed the Lakers' medical findings on Williams and are still looking to push the trade through, but Knecht looks as though he'll continue to suit up for Los Angeles even while the situation remains unresolved. The rookie first-round pick is averaging 9.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.6 three-pointers and 0.9 assists in 20.7 minutes per game over his 48 appearances with the Lakers on the season.

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  • Lakers' Dalton Knecht: Not on injury report

    Knecht (personal) is not listed on the Lakers' injury report for Wednesday's game against the Jazz, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.

    The Lakers' trade for Mark Williams was rescinded Saturday, which led to Knecht returning to Los Angeles. Knecht did not play in Monday's game against Utah, but it appears he will be part of the Lakers' rotation for Wednesday's rematch. The rookie first-round pick has averaged 8.3 points and 2.2 rebounds over 16.8 minutes per game since the beginning of January.

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  • Lakers' Dalton Knecht: Officially out

    Knecht (personal) won't play Monday against the Jazz, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

    It was reported a few hours before tipoff that Knecht wasn't expected to play, and the team has since officially ruled him out after he rejoined the team one day ago. However, the Lakers do expect the rookie forward to be part of the rotation Wednesday in Utah.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-6, 215 lbs
Birthplace: Fargo, ND
Age: 23
School: Tennessee
Experience: R