​NEW YORK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 10: Dalton Knecht #1 of the New York Knicks reacts after making a three pointer during the fourth quarter of the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Madison Square Garden on November 10, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) GettyDalton Knecht’s first game with the Westchester Knicks ended in defeat. His performance, however, gave New York something worth watching.The former Los Angeles Lakers first-round pick scored a team-high 26 points Saturday in his NBA G League debut, shooting 8-of-13 from the field and 5-of-8 from the 3-point range in Westchester’s 104-95 loss to the Greensboro Swarm.Knecht added six rebounds, two assists and two steals. He was particularly sharp before halftime, making five of his seven attempts from beyond the arc.Westchester led 27-21 after the opening quarter but couldn’t maintain its advantage as Greensboro rallied.The Dalton Knecht Knicks debut provided an encouraging glimpse of the shooting ability that made him a first-round selection just two years ago.Dalton Knecht Shines Alongside Rookie Tyler NickelKnecht provided Westchester with an immediate offensive threat in his first assignment with the New York Knicks’ G League affiliate.His five first-half 3-pointers highlighted an efficient scoring performance, although he didn’t make another shot from beyond the arc after halftime.
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Knecht finished with 26 points on just 13 field-goal attempts.He also collected four offensive rebounds, showing activity beyond his perimeter shooting.Tyler Nickel, New York’s second-round pick in the 2026 NBA draft, provided plenty of support.The former Vanderbilt standout scored 21 points on 8-of-15 shooting, including 5 of 8 from the 3-point range.The Knicks acquired Nickel’s draft rights after Phoenix selected him with the 47th overall pick in June.Together, Knecht and Nickel accounted for 47 of Westchester’s 95 points and 10 of its 16 3-pointers.Jaden Akins added 15 points and four assists, while Nick Jourdain contributed 12 points off the bench.However, Westchester struggled offensively outside its leading scorers, shooting just 34.8% from the field.Greensboro eventually erased the six-point first-quarter deficit and secured the nine-point victory.Knicks Await Rob Dillingham’s Westchester DebutKnecht’s performance comes as Westchester continues assembling an intriguing group of young players seeking NBA opportunities.New York signed Knecht to a two-way contract Oct. 23, four days after the Lakers waived their former No. 17 overall pick.Knecht averaged 9.1 points as a rookie in Los Angeles before his role diminished during his second season under coach JJ Redick.He has already appeared in three games with the NBA Knicks, including a 10