- Knecht has agreed to sign with the Knicks on a two-way contract, according to his agents at Excel Sports Management, giving him a fresh opportunity after the Lakers waived him before the regular season.
- New York is also waiving Kevin McCullar Jr. to make room for Knecht, a move that ties the signing to a broader roster decision rather than a simple one-for-one pickup.
- For the Lakers, the move closes the book on a player they once took with the No. 17 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft after his standout junior season at Tennessee.
- Across two seasons, he appeared in 132 games and averaged 7.1 points and 2.2 rebounds per contest.
- The two-way contract gives New York a low-risk way to see which version of Knecht it gets next.
Dalton Knecht lands with Knicks after Lakers cut ties, and New York clears room for him
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Sources & Referenced Reporting
- lakersnation.com, “Former Lakers Wing Dalton Knecht Signing With Knicks,” Oct. 23, 2026.
- Sportsnet, “Report: Dalton Knecht joins New York Knicks on two-way contract,” Oct. 23, 2026.
- postingandtoasting.com, “Knicks make Dalton Knecht decision involving Kevin McCullar Jr.,” Oct. 23, 2026.
- ESPN, “Ex-Laker Knecht goes coast-to-coast, joins Knicks on two-way,” Oct. 23, 2026.
- New York Post, “Knicks sign Dalton Knecht after Lakers give up on sharpshooter,” Oct. 23, 2026.
- New York Post, “Dalton Knecht linked to 2 NBA teams after Lakers release,” Oct. 23, 2026.
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