Coming into training camp this season, the Los Angeles Lakers faced a roster crunch and Dalton Knecht unfortunately wound up being the player who got waived. Knecht was a lottery pick that fell to the Lakers in 2024 and looked…
Former Los Angeles Lakers first-round pick Dalton Knecht has started a new chapter after signing a two-way contract with the New York Knicks. Knecht made his debut for the Knicks on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls at Madison Square Garden, recording 10 points and seven rebounds in the contest.
The Lakers waived Knecht ahead of the season due to a roster crunch, with head coach JJ Redick citing changing team needs and wing depth. Matthew Valento notes that Knecht needed a change of scenery and suggests the low-pressure two-way deal could help revive his career.
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