$KNECHT: bummer seeing dalton knecht get waived by the lakers. dude had real flashes. hope he lands somewhere that actually gives him minutes

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Dalton Knecht is 25 years old, born April 19, 2001. Knecht is 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) and 216 lb (98 kg). Knecht plays forward for the New York Knicks (as of November 3, 2026). Knecht's 2026 salary is $4,010,160. Knecht was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 2024, round 1, pick 17, out of Tennessee.
Dalton Knecht at a glance
- Age25 born April 19, 2001
- Height6 ft 6 in 198 cm
- Weight216 lb 98 kg
- CollegeTennessee
- 2026 salary$4 million
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Dalton Knecht stats, last 4 games
| Date | Opponent | Result | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | FG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16 | vs Nuggets | L 106–121 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-1 |
| Oct 13 | vs Warriors | L 89–101 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-2 |
| Oct 6 | at Warriors | L 98–124 | 22 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 3-8 |
| Oct 5 | at Kings | W 127–103 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0-1 |
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Dalton Knecht contract
- 2027 salary$4.2 million
- Signed throughnot yet reported
- WithNew York Knicks
Salary by season
| Season | Base salary |
|---|---|
| 2025 | $3.8 million |
| 2026 | $4 million |
| 2027 | $4.2 million |
Career
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Dalton Knecht is on the New York Knicks, coached by Mike Brown.
- BornApril 19, 2001, Thornton, CO, USA
- Height6 ft 6 in (198 cm)
- Weight216 lb (98 kg)
- NationalityUnited States
- Draft2024, round 1, pick 17
- Drafted byLos Angeles Lakers
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