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Knicks Reportedly Interested in Free Agent Dalton Knecht
The Knicks are among the teams interested in free agent wing Dalton Knecht, according to a report.
The 25-year-old was waived by the Lakers on Monday after the team could not find a suitable trade and faced a roster crunch.
Knecht, the 17th pick in the 2024 draft, averaged 9.8 points per game as a rookie, but his playing time and production fell in his second season.
He averaged 4.2 points in 54 games last season, and remains eligible for a two-way contract.
New York already has three players on two-way deals, so it has no opening for Knecht at present.
Sacramento, Minnesota and Toronto are also considering him for a possible two-way spot, and the Knicks would need to make room if they decide to sign him.
The New York Knicks are among the teams reportedly interested in free agent wing Dalton Knecht.
Knecht remains eligible to sign a two-way contract, according to a report cited by Hoops Rumors.
The Knicks already have three players on two-way deals, while Sacramento, Minnesota and Toronto each have an opening.
The Los Angeles Lakers waived Knecht on Monday after failing to find a suitable trade.
Knecht’s playing time and production fell in his second NBA season.
- Who
- The New York Knicks and free agent wing Dalton Knecht.
- What
- The Knicks are reportedly interested in Knecht, who remains eligible for a two-way contract.
- When
- The report was published on October 22, 2026; the Lakers waived Knecht on Monday.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Not stated
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The Lakers waived Knecht after the team could not find a suitable trade involving him.
Hoops Rumors reported that the Knicks were among the teams interested in Knecht.
- Draft position
- 17th overall pick in the 2024 draft
- Rookie season
- 9.8 points and 2.8 rebounds per game for the Lakers in 2024/25
- Second season
- 4.2 points and 1.4 rebounds per game in 54 contests
- Knicks two-way players
- Kevin McCullar Jr., Tyler Nickel and Jaden Akins
- Other teams with two-way openings
- Sacramento, Minnesota and Toronto
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Knicks are among the teams with interest in former Laker Dalton Knecht, per league sources familiar with Knecth’s market. Knecht was waived prior to regular season. He’s eligible to sign a two-way deal. @TheSteinLine said earlier MIN had interest in Knecht