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Pacome Dadiet shines in Knicks’ Summer League opener despite loss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 12:44 AM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Pacome Dadiet shines in Knicks’ Summer League opener despite loss

Summary

Pacome Dadiet led the Knicks with 20 points in their Las Vegas Summer League debut against the Brooklyn Nets, although the team suffered a 26-point defeat. The 20-year-old forward's performance suggests he may be developing into a valuable asset amid a competitive wing rotation. He showed improved offensive skills and rebounded effectively, adding seven boards. Meanwhile, Knicks second-round draft pick Tyler Nickel contributed 18 points. Mohamed Diawara struggled with just one basket and a minus-39 rating. The Knicks’ future decisions regarding Dadiet may hinge on his performance in these games as he enters a critical year of his contract.

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By the Numbers

•Dadiet scored 20 points with seven rebounds in the Summer League opener.
•Knicks lost to the Nets by 26 points in the game.
•Tyler Nickel added 18 points for the Knicks.
•Mohamed Diawara struggled, finishing with one basket.
•Jack Kayil did not play, affecting team offense.

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12:44 AMYahoo Sports — Pacome Dadiet’s Year 3 leap could give Knicks another player — or asset

What they're saying

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The Knicks‘ regular-season rotation may have just grown deeper by a player. And if not their rotation, then their asset stash. Pacome Dadiet looked the part in the Knicks’ Las Vegas Summer League opener, a 26-point loss to the Brooklyn Nets at the Thomas and Mack Center on Friday. The 25th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft scored a team-high 20 points on 6-of-16 shooting from the field and ...
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