The amazing play of rookie Dalton Knecht will present the Lakers with a key lineup decision once Rui Hachimura recovers from a sprained ankle.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick called rookie Dalton Knecht fearless and believes he has earned more minutes.

Redick expects Hachimura will return to the starting unit when healthy, but the coaches will try to incorporate longer stretches on the court for rookie wing Dalton Knecht off the bench.

Rookie Dalton Knecht is making waves for Lakers, combining sharpshooting with impactful performances to fuel the team's early-season success.

Lakers head coach JJ Redick could have a good problem to deal with now that rookie sharpshooter Dalton Knecht has emerged.

Lakers starting forward Rui Hachimura has missed the team's last three games with a sprained ankle. There was perhaps some faint hope that he would be able to return for Thursday's game, but he will be out once again.