Summary
The Los Angeles Lakers are giving Dalton Knecht a chance to play more and prove himself. Head coach JJ Redick plans to add Knecht to the rotation to address the team's poor three-point shooting. Knecht has struggled to get playtime since returning to the Lakers, but this change could help him secure a regular role.
Key Facts
- Dalton Knecht was almost traded to the Charlotte Hornets last year.
- The trade did not happen because the Lakers decided not to clear Mark Williams.
- Lakers head coach JJ Redick wants to improve the team's three-point shooting by giving Knecht more playtime.
- The Lakers rank low in the league for three-point percentage.
- Knecht was the 17th pick in the NBA draft from Tennessee.
- As a rookie, Knecht averaged 9.1 points in 19.2 minutes per game.
- This season, Knecht's playtime is down to 13.3 minutes per game, and he scores 5.7 points on average.
- Redick's plan for Knecht starts with the game against the Memphis Grizzlies.
