Overview
- The Knicks signed Dalton Knecht to a two-way deal this week after he was waived by the Los Angeles Lakers earlier in October.
- Coach Mike Brown said the plan is for Knecht to get as many meaningful minutes as possible with the Westchester G League affiliate rather than sit on the NBA bench.
- Knecht told reporters he chose New York because he believed it offered the best opportunity and he already had contact with the coaching staff.
- Multiple teams including the Timberwolves, Kings and Raptors reportedly showed interest before New York pursued Knecht aggressively, making this a low-cost developmental pickup for the Knicks.
- Knecht faces limited immediate NBA minutes on a deep Knicks roster, so his path back to regular NBA play will depend on performance in Westchester and any short-term needs or injuries that create roster openings.