"Brandon Knight knew he was entering the NBA under less-than-ideal

circumstances.

A lockout went into effect eight days after he was drafted in the first round by the Pistons.

So …

He hasn't met his new coach, Lawrence Frank, and can't contact him because of the lockout rules.

And, he can't get advice from Pistons strength-and-conditioning coach Arnie Kander on how to prepare for the rigors of an 82-game grind.

That said, Knight isn't stressing over a deal being reached to salvage a full season. The owners and players met last week and are scheduled to meet again today.

"There's no reason to be anxious," said Knight, selected seventh overall out of Kentucky. "It's something I can't control. It could last awhile so who knows?

"I didn't have any expectations when I was drafted. I had no clue what would happen."

That's not to say Knight isn't concerned with the current state of affairs.

But the uncertainty is a reason why he hasn't set any lofty expectations for his rookie season — yet.

"I don't have any goals right now," he said. "Once I know there will be a season, then I'll start setting goals, but not right now." "