Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) reacts after hitting a three-point shot during an NCAA college basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, March 9, 2024. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Co Terry Lambert Sat, October 24, 2026 at 1:38 PM UTC · 2 min read About Our Ads Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement Dalton Knecht's frustrating time with the Los Angeles Lakers has come to an end. The team waived Knecht earlier this week, finally freeing the former Tennessee Volunteer to explore better opportunities. On Friday, he found one with the defending NBA champions.
Knecht signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks, according to multiple reports. The two-way deal will allow Knecht to go back and forth from the Knicks to the team's G-League affiliate.
Knecht averaged 7.1 points per game during his time with the Lakers, appearing in 132 games. He made 16 starts during his rookie season, where he averaged over nine points per game. Knecht shot 36.8 percent from three point range during his two seasons. Somewhere along the way, Knecht fell out of favor with the Lakers and struggled to find the floor.
The Lakers had a trade in place to move Knecht to Charlotte, but the deal fell through after center Mark Williams failed his physical. Los Angeles ended up waiving Knecht 20 months later.
At Tennessee, Knecht put up one of the most prolific offensive seasons we've ever seen. The fifth-year senior transferred in from Northern Colorado and averaged 21.7 points per game while shooting over 39 percent from three-point range. Knecht took over several games for Tennessee down the stretch, helping push the Volunteers to another Elite Eight appearance.
Knecht now lands in New York, where he'll wear No. 99 for the Knicks. We'll see if he can find new life, now finally with a fresh start.
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