Knicks signing Dalton Knecht to a 2-way contract

By Field Level Media Oct 23 (Field Level Media) The New York Knicks are ​signing former first-round draft ‌pick Dalton Knecht to a two-way deal. The 25-year-old forward s agents with Excel Sports Management confirmed the ‌move ​to ESPN on ⁠Friday. The Los Angeles ⁠Lakers selected Knecht, known in college at Tennessee as a sharpshooter, with the ​No. 17 overall pick of the 2024 NBA Draft. ⁠He fell ⁠out of the rotation ​last season and the Lakers ​waived him earlier this week. As a ‌2024-25 rookie in 78 games, Knecht averaged 9.1 points and 2.8 rebounds over ⁠19.2 minutes per game, shooting 37.6% from 3-point range. Last season, his ⁠productivity (4.2 ‌points, 1.4 rebounds) ⁠and minutes (10.2) were cut ​by ‌about half. The Knicks will ​waive ⁠forward Kevin McCullar Jr., who currently occupies a two-way spot, to make room for Knecht, multiple outlets reported Friday. ( Field ​Level Media)