Knicks sign Dalton Knecht after Lakers give up on sharpshooter

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Terranova, J. (2026, October 23). Knicks sign Dalton Knecht after Lakers give up on sharpshooter. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/23/sports/knicks-sign-dalton-knecht-after-lakers-give-up-on-sharpshooter/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-23 · by Justin Terranova

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The Knicks signed Dalton Knecht to a two-year contract after he was released by the Lakers following their final roster cuts. Knecht, a first-round pick in 2024, had seen his playing time decline during his second season with the Lakers despite averaging 9.1 points per game and shooting 37% from three-point range as a rookie. It is not specified who on the Knicks' current roster will be released to accommodate Knecht.
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The Knicks signed Dalton Knecht to a two-year deal on Friday, according to ESPN.com. Knecht, drafted in the first round of 2024 by the Lakers, was cut this week after his playing time decreased significantly during his second season. The former University of Tennessee player had an impressive rookie year with the Lakers, averaging 9.1 points per game and shooting 37% from beyond the arc. It remains unclear which player on the Knicks roster will be released to accommodate Knecht. Center James Wiseman secured a spot on the Knicks' final roster after performing well in training camp and preseason games.

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🔮 Knecht, a first-round pick in 2024, was part of the Lakers’ final roster cuts this week after seeing his minutes sharply decrease in his second season. The former Tennessee sharpshooter had a promising start to his career in LA, averaging 9.1 point per game on 37% 3-point shooting his rookie year. It is unclear who the Knicks will release to make room on the roster for Knecht.
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Knicks ORG · 3× Knecht PERSON · 2× Lakers ORG · 2× Dalton Knecht PERSON · 1× ESPN.com ORG · 1× James Wiseman PERSON · 1× Tennessee ORG · 1×

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Center James Wiseman, a former No. 2 draft pick, snagged the Knicks’ final roster spot after an impressive camp and preseason.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-23
🔮 Knecht, a first-round pick in 2024, was part of the Lakers’ final roster cuts this week after seeing his minutes sharply decrease in his second season. The former Tennessee sharpshooter had a promising start to his career in LA, averaging 9.1 point per game on 37% 3-point shooting his rookie year. It is unclear who the Knicks will release to make room on the roster for Knecht.
2026-10-23 · New York Post
Knicks sign Dalton Knecht after Lakers give up on sharpshooter · assertive framing

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The Knicks are making room for a Lakers castoff. asserted
Knicks → make → castoff
The team signed Dalton Knecht to a two-year deal on Friday morning, ESPN.com reported. asserted
ESPN.com → sign → morning
Knecht, a first-round pick in 2024, was part of the Lakers’ final roster cuts this week after seeing his minutes sharply decrease in his second season. The former Tennessee sharpshooter had a promising start to his career in LA, averaging 9.1 point per game on 37% 3-point shooting his rookie year. It is unclear who the Knicks will release to make room on the roster for Knecht. uncertain
Knicks → see → Knecht
Center James Wiseman, a former No. 2 draft pick, snagged the Knicks’ final roster spot after an impressive camp and preseason. asserted
Wiseman → snag → camp
This is a developing story. asserted
This → develop → ?
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