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New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / October 28
Dalton Knecht Just Got Extra Fuel to His Fire as Knicks Tenure Begins
Dalton Knecht is facing a real test as he gets going with the Knicks. He's gone from a former first-round pick to being cut ahead of his third season, and now he must prove he's worth being an everyday NBA player after leaving a bit to be desired in two years with the Lakers.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / October 27
New Details Emerge on Lakers’ Failed Dalton Knecht Trade Talks
The Los Angeles Lakers are close to a week into the season and have started it off on the right foot. Los Angeles sits at 3-0, but before their first regular-season game,
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 26
Why Lakers, Bucks Couldn’t Agree On A Dalton Knecht Trade
The Los Angeles Lakers looked set to part ways with Dalton Knecht by the Oct. 19 roster deadline, with the only real question being how they’d go about it.
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 25
Knicks HC Mike Brown gets 100% real about decision to cut player for Dalton Knecht
Dalton Knecht has received a fresh opportunity to revive his NBA career after parting ways with the Los Angeles Lakers. The New York Knicks have agreed to a two-way contract with the former Lakers forward, waiving Kevin McCullar Jr.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / October 25
Dalton Knecht calls Knicks his ‘best opportunity’
Dalton Knecht had other options after the Lakers waived him. He picked the Knicks, even with no shortage of guards already ahead of him. “It just felt like the best opportunity,” Knecht said, via SNY.
NBA News / New York Knicks on SI / October 24
Dalton Knecht’s Flaws Make Him No Sure Thing for Knicks
Dalton Knecht is one of those players fans love the idea of. He is a 6'6" wing that has hovered around 40% as a three-point shooter in both college and the pros.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Wire / October 24
Lakers explored Dalton Knecht trade with Jazz, others
The Lakers tried to find a trade for Dalton Knecht before cutting him loose. Finding a team willing to take him at an acceptable price was another matter.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Los Angeles Lakers News / HITC / October 24
'Anybody watch him?': What LeBron James once said about Dalton Knecht suggests Lakers have messed up
The New York Knicks have agreed to sign Dalton Knecht on a two-way deal from the Los Angeles Lakers. The 25-year-old was the Lakers’ No. 17 pick in the first round of the 2024 draft on the back of a brilliant season at the University of Tennessee.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / October 24
Knicks make pair of roster moves
The Knicks have made Dalton Knecht’s arrival official, signing the former Lakers wing to a two-way contract and waiving Kevin McCullar Jr. to create the opening.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 23
The 10 Best Two-Way Players In The NBA Right Now After Dalton Knecht’s Knicks Deal
The New York Knicks made a really interesting move to start the season by grabbing former Lakers guard Dalton Knecht on a two-way deal, according to Shams Charania’s reporting on Friday.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 23
Knicks signing Dalton Knecht to a 2-way contract
The New York Knicks are signing former first-round draft pick Dalton Knecht to a two-way deal. The 25-year-old forward's agents with Excel Sports Management confirmed the move to ESPN on Friday.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / October 23
Knicks' Dalton Knecht Addition Is Another Bad Miles McBride Sign
The Knicks surprised some fans on Friday morning when they signed former Laker, Dalton Knecht. While people have spent the past few weeks speculating about potential trades involving Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Tyler Kolek, and Pacome Dadiet, the first official move of the campaign was one that involved none of those guys.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 23
Former Lakers Wing Dalton Knecht Signing With Knicks
The Los Angeles Lakers officially parted ways with 2024 No. 17 overall pick Dalton Knecht on Monday. L.A. had to drop from 16 guaranteed contracts to 15, and explored every possible avenue to do so and get something back.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 23
Dalton Knecht has signed with a new team after being released by Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers waived former first-round pick Dalton Knecht ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, but the ex-Tennessee Volunteers star has now landed with a new team.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 23
Knicks to sign Dalton Knecht to two-way deal
The Knicks are signing Dalton Knecht to a two-way contract, his agents at Excel Sports told ESPN’s Shams Charania. The agreement gives the former Lakers first-round pick a fresh start after two seasons in Los Angeles.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 23
Dalton Knecht To Sign Two-Way Deal With Knicks
Former Laker Dalton Knecht will join the Knicks on a two-way contract, his agents at Excel Sports tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). New York will waive Kevin McCullar Jr.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / October 23
Dalton Knecht’s Potential Timeline For His Next NBA Signing Revealed
With the 2026-27 season officially underway, several teams have begun the campaign with the aspirations of contending for the title. While this also marks the beginning of a new season for players eyeing individual silverware, others like Dalton Knecht will be vying for a new team to represent.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 22
Report: Knicks showing interest in Dalton Knecht
The Knicks are among the teams interested in Dalton Knecht following his release by the Lakers, according to Ian Begley of SNY. Knecht is eligible for a two-way contract, giving teams a chance to add the former first-round pick without using a standard roster spot.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 22
Knicks Reportedly Interested In Dalton Knecht
The Knicks are among the teams with interest in free agent wing Dalton Knecht, according to Ian Begley of SNY.tv, who notes that the former first-round pick remains eligible for a two-way contract (Twitter link).
NBA News / Fadeaway World / October 22
Dalton Knecht And 2 Other Players Emerge As Candidates For Kings’ Two-Way Spot
Former first-round pick Dalton Knecht was among the several players to wind up in free agency after being waived at the October 19 roster deadline. Although this unfortunately marked the end of the 25-year-old’s tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers, there is reason to believe it has opened doors for him to move elsewhere.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 20
Dalton Knecht getting waived proves the Lakers are changing their standards
The decision to cut ties with Knecht reflects an overdue awareness on the part of the Lakers to be more careful with building the roster.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Field Level Media / October 19
Lakers release former first-round pick Dalton Knecht
The Los Angeles Lakers waived former first-round pick Dalton Knecht on Monday to reach the NBA roster limit of 15 players ahead of the 5 p.m. ET deadline.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / October 19
Major Lakers problem under Rob Pelinka can't be ignored after Dalton Knecht release
Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka's glaring blind spot can no longer be ignored.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22
Lakers release former first-round pick ahead of opening night
The Los Angeles Lakers had a decision to make to finalize the roster, and it came on Monday. Dalton Knecht, who was the Lakers’ first-round pick in 2024, has been released, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Rumors / October 19
Lakers Waive Dalton Knecht
The Lakers, who entered the day with 16 players on standard guaranteed contracts, are waiving former first-round pick Dalton Knecht in order to set their 15-man roster for the regular season, reports Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / October 19
Lakers Waive Dalton Knecht To Get Roster Down To 15 Players
The Los Angeles Lakers went into training camp this year with a bit of a roster crunch as they had 16 players on guaranteed contracts and had to get it down to 15 before Opening Night.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Grizzlies waive Zach Cleveland; Lakers cut two players
The Grizzlies have waived forward Zach Cleveland, the team announced in a press release (via Twitter). Cleveland had been on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract.
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