Knecht (calf) is available and starting in Monday's Summer League game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Knecht was diagnosed with a right calf cramp after Thursday's Summer League loss to the Mavericks, during which he left in the fourth quarter and did not return. The 24-year-old was later ruled out for Saturday's win over the Pelicans, though he will return to game action Monday.

Knecht (calf) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pelicans, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Knecht dealt with cramping in his right calf during Thursday's game against the Mavericks. Although that doesn't seem to be a big concern for the second-year sharpshooter, the Lakers have decided to rest him for Saturday's Summer League matchup in Las Vegas.

Knecht was diagnosed with a right calf cramp after leaving Thursday's Summer League game against the Mavericks, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It initially looked as though Knecht was getting his right knee checked out on the bench, but the Lakers noted after the exhibition that he was dealing with a cramp. He'll presumably be available for Saturday's matchup against the Pelicans, though the team likely won't confirm his availability until closer to tipoff.

Knecht was spotted getting his right knee examined on the bench during the fourth quarter of Thursday's 87-85 Summer League loss to the Mavericks, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Knecht appeared to suffer the injury on an attempt at the rim late in the game, and he left the matchup to be evaluated further. He failed to re-enter the contest, so the severity of the injury is currently unknown. Knecht can be considered day-to-day until the team has more news to share on his availability moving forward.

Knecht notched 25 points (9-18 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and eight rebounds across 29 minutes in Tuesday's 89-88 Summer League win over the Spurs.

EDGE Analysis

Knecht finished as the Lakers' second-leading scorer, bouncing back from a four-point performance in which he shot 2-for-7 from the field during Sunday's win over Miami. The 24-year-old also sank a game-high four three-pointers, including two in the final 2:15 of the fourth quarter.

Knecht averaged 9.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.6 made threes in 19.2 minutes over 78 appearances during the 2024-25 regular season.

EDGE Analysis

Knecht experienced a turbulent rookie campaign that saw him traded from the Lakers to the Hornets in February, only for the deal to later fall through. He averaged 8.1 points on 45.5 percent shooting from the field and 40.3 percent from downtown in 32 regular-season games after the failed trade, with his production really falling off starting in mid-March. Knecht saw the court for four total minutes during the Lakers' first-round series loss to the T-Wolves, finishing the year firmly rooted in a bench role.

Knecht is not in the starting lineup for Game 1 against the Timberwolves on Saturday, Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Lakers rested most of their regulars for the regular-season finale against the Trail Blazers on April 13, so Knecht enjoyed a sizable uptick in minutes in that matchup, but that won't be the case in this postseason opener. The rookie out of Tennessee can add some much-needed floor spacing on offense, but his fantasy upside will be severely limited due to his bench role.

Knecht ended with 27 points (9-21 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and two blocks over 37 minutes during Sunday's 109-81 loss to the Trail Blazers.

EDGE Analysis

Knecht made the most of this spot start Sunday and posted an impressive line, finishing among the leading scorers for the Lakers in what turned out to be a blowout loss. The Lakers locked up the third seed in the Western Conference standings and will begin their playoff run against the Timberwolves on Saturday. Knecht figures to hold a role off the bench in the postseason, so fantasy managers who decide to trust him shouldn't expect this kind of stat line on a regular basis. He finished the regular season with averages of 9.1 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists per game, shooting 37.6 percent from three in 78 appearances (16 starts).

Knecht will be in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Knecht will be a starter for the 16th time during his rookie campaign Sunday. The talented scorer has averaged 16.0 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game, shooting 46.5 percent from the field and 39.3 percent from deep while in the first unit for Los Angeles.

Knecht amassed six points (2-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal in seven minutes during Saturday's 146-115 loss to the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

Knecht was efficient during his extremely limited run in garbage time of a blowout loss. The rookie has received increased playing time of late due to LeBron James (groin) and Rui Hachimura (knee) being sidelined, though with both of them returning to action Saturday, Knecht could continue to receive fewer minutes moving forward.