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Knicks decline Pacome Dadiet’s fourth-year option
The New York Knicks are declining Pacome Dadiet’s fourth-year contract option for the 2027-28 season.
Dadiet, a 21-year-old French wing, was selected by the Knicks in the first round of the 2024 draft.
The option was worth $5.37 million, and declining it means Dadiet can become an unrestricted free agent in 2027.
He is already due to earn about $2.98 million in 2026-27 under his current contract.
Dadiet has played sparingly in the NBA, averaging 1.6 points and 1.0 rebound across 48 appearances.
The decision gives New York more financial flexibility for the 2027 offseason, when several roster and contract decisions are expected.
The Knicks and Dadiet can still discuss a new deal in 2027, but the team cannot offer a starting salary above the value of the declined option.
The New York Knicks are declining their fourth-year option on Pacome Dadiet, according to reports cited by Hoops Rumors.
The option was worth $5,373,608 for the 2027/28 season.
Dadiet is already due a guaranteed $2,983,680 in 2026/27.
The decision means Dadiet is set to become an unrestricted free agent in 2027.
The Knicks could still discuss a new contract with him in 2027 free agency.
- Who
- The New York Knicks and Pacome Dadiet, a 2024 first-round pick.
- What
- The Knicks are declining Dadiet’s fourth-year option, worth $5,373,608 for 2027/28.
- When
- The report was published on October 29, 2026.
- Where
- New York; the report does not state where the decision was made.
- Why
- The move gives the Knicks more financial flexibility heading into the summer of 2027.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Knicks selected Dadiet in the first round.
Dadiet is due a guaranteed $2,983,680.
Reports said the Knicks were declining Dadiet’s option for 2027/28.
Dadiet is set to become an unrestricted free agent.
- Option value
- $5,373,608
- Option season
- 2027/28
- Guaranteed salary
- $2,983,680 in 2026/27
- Draft status
- 2024 first-round pick
- Free agency
- Dadiet is set to become unrestricted in 2027
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The New York Knicks plan to decline Pacome Dadiet's fourth-year option worth $5.37 million, sources tell ESPN. This creates salary space on the Knicks books for next season and will make Dadiet an unrestricted free agent in June, where both sides could still discuss a reunion.
Knicks are expected to decline Pacome Dadiet's 2027-28 team option, league source confirms to @TheAthletic. Dadiet will become a free agent next summer. Can still negotiate with Knicks, though they will be capped at what they could pay him. @ShamsCharania first with the news.
With 9 players under contract in 2027-28, New York is $14.7m below the second apron. The room includes the options of Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart and Tyler Kolek. Dadiet is free to sign with NY as a FA but for no more than $5.37M (the declined team option).