It did not take lengthy for Dalton Knecht to discover a new NBA staff. Simply days after the Los Angeles Lakers waived their 2024 first-round choose, the New York Knicks agreed to signal the 6-foot-6 ahead to a two-way deal, his brokers at Excel Sports activities Administration instructed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Friday.
Knecht, chosen with the No. 17 choose in 2024 after a standout junior season on the College of Tennessee, will search for a contemporary begin with the defending champs and attempt to faucet into the promise he confirmed as a rookie in L.A.
Throughout a nine-game stretch in November throughout the 2024-25 season, Knecht averaged 18.9 factors on 55.4% taking pictures (52.2% from 3), 4.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists.
Knecht completed his rookie season averaging 9.1 factors on 46.1% taking pictures (37.6% from 3) and a couple of.8 rebounds in 19.2 minutes throughout 78 video games. In his second yr, his taking part in time was minimize to 10.2 minutes in 54 video games, and he averaged 4.2 factors on 45.5% taking pictures (34.2% from 3) and 1.4 rebounds.
The 25-year-old Knecht additionally obtained curiosity from the Cleveland Cavaliers, Sacramento Kings and Minnesota Timberwolves, sources instructed Charania.
New York should waive a two-way participant to make room for Knecht. The Knicks at present have guard Jaden Akins and forwards Kevin McCullar Jr. and Tyler Nickel occupying their three allotted two-way roster spots.
