Dalton Knecht, a former first-round pick, is officially on the market after the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers waived him! The No. 17 pick from the 2024 draft was cut on Monday, right before his third season with the team was set to begin. That’s a huge move, even for the champs.
Teams Are Already Eyeing a Potential Steal
This move has everyone talking, and already, two teams are reportedly eyeing Knecht. SNY’s Ian Begley reported Thursday that the New York Knicks are “among the teams with interest.” It seems they’re ready to make a play. But wait, there’s more. NBA insider Marc Stein previously dropped the Minnesota Timberwolves’ name as another club interested. So, it’s not just one team sniffing around, it’s at least two, and maybe more!
The Two-Way Pitch
Stein also reported Wednesday that there are “multiple teams pitching Knecht on a two-way deal.” Think about that, a former first-round pick getting pitched a two-way! It shows the urgency of other teams to get him on their roster, even if it’s not a full guaranteed spot right away. What a turn for the guy!
So, what’s next for Knecht? With interest from clubs like the Knicks and the Timberwolves, plus multiple teams pushing for a two-way deal, his future is definitely up in the air, but he won’t be without options for long. We’ll be watching to see where this former first-rounder lands.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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