Dalton Knecht’s first Knicks minutes showed exactly why they signed him

The New York Knicks got their first look at Dalton Knecht. It was worth the wait and the investment.

By Maxwell Ogden · Daily Knicks

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 4:17 AM

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Daily Knicks argues Dalton Knecht demonstrated his value in his debut appearance for the New York Knicks.
Knecht recorded 10 points, seven rebounds, one assist, and one block across 16 minutes against Chicago.
The former Lakers wing shot 4-of-6 from the field, including making two three-pointers.

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Dalton Knecht made his debut for the New York Knicks in a blowout victory over the Chicago Bulls. In 16 minutes of action, the former Los Angeles Lakers wing recorded 10 points, seven rebounds, one assist, and one block while shooting 4-of-6 from the field and converting two three-pointers.

Daily Knicks writer Maxwell Ogden argues that Knecht's perimeter shooting and size address New York's need for bench wing depth. Ogden notes that while the minutes came in garbage time, Knecht provides youthful scoring potential for an aging Knicks rotation.

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