Knecht's 2024-25 rookie season was interesting, to say the least. He was given a pretty modest role right from the jump, appearing in 78 games with 16 starts. Overall, he produced averages of 9.1 points, 2.8 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.3 steals and 1.6 three-pointers on 46.1 percent shooting from the field and 37.1 percent from beyond the arc. The Lakers attempted to flip him for Mark Williams at the deadline to address their lack of frontcourt depth, only to see that trade fail due to a failed physical for Williams. Knecht stayed put and handled it all like a professional, though there was some tension and awkwardness for the remainder of the campaign. The Lakers again didn't do Knecht any favors during the offseason, as they brought in some competition in the form of Marcus Smart and Jake LaRavia. Knecht had a brutal showing in the Summer League, which didn't help his case, as he shot 32.1 percent from the field through six games. With much more competition for minutes and Knecht struggling to fit in with the Lakers, he's facing an uphill battle for consistent playing time entering his second NBA season.