Dalton Knecht joins Knicks on two-way deal after Lakers
ESPN NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Dalton Knecht, a former first-round pick who previously played for the Lakers, has signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks. His agents confirmed the agreement to ESPN on October 23, 2026. Knecht's move to the Knicks comes as he seeks to establish his role in the NBA following his tenure with the Lakers. The deal opens the possibility for Knecht to transition between the NBA and the G League as he continues to develop his skills.
- •Dalton Knecht signs a two-way deal with the Knicks.
- •He was previously a first-round pick by the Lakers.
- •The deal was confirmed by his agents on October 23, 2026.
- •Knecht will have the opportunity to play in the NBA and G League.
- 4:47 PMESPN NBA — Ex-Laker Knecht goes coast-to-coast, joins Knicks on two-way
"Former Laker first-round pick Dalton Knecht has agreed to a two-way deal with the Knicks, his agents told ESPN's Shams Charania.
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