These sounds you hear typically occur when your squatting or walking up and down stairs. The general rule is that if no pain is accompanied with theses sounds, then don't be too concerned. If there is any pain involved then you should seek medical attention to prevent the condition from worsening by taking appropriate actions.
There are a few factors that can contribute to these unpleasant sounds. The first being that tendons could rub against the bony ridges in your knee. These tendons snapping back into place may potentially produce some noise.
Another reason could be the release of gases from the synovial fluid (lubricant for the knee) in your knee joint. This is similar to cracking your knuckles.
To help prevent these sounds, be sure to perform a good warmup before exercising. Low impact aerobic activity for 5 -10 minutes, followed by thorough stretching of the quads and hamstrings are ideal. This will help reduce pressure in the knee and prepare the joint for more intense activities.
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