​TORONTO, CANADA – OCTOBER 13: Pacome Dadiet #4 of the New York Knicks keeps the ball away from RJ Barrett #9 and Collin Murray-Boyles #30 during first half of their Pre-season NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on October 13, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 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 Cole Burston/Getty Images) GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 08: Bruce Brown #1 and Pacome Dadiet #4 of the New York Knicks in action against the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden on October 08, 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 08: James Wiseman #35 of the New York Knicks looks to pass as Felix Okpara #34 of the Washington Wizards defends during the second half at Madison Square Garden on October 08, 2026 in New York City. The Wizards won 111-109. 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 Sarah Stier/Getty Images) GettyThe New York Knicks are exploring trade opportunities involving Pacome Dadiet, potentially making the former first-round pick a casualty of their championship ambitions before the regular season begins.According to ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel, New York has been actively exploring trade talks involving the 21-year-old French forward as the defending champions look to resolve their roster crunch.The Knicks aren’t alone in shopping a recent first-round selection. Siegel also reported that the Los Angeles Lakers have explored moving Dalton Knecht.For New York, the motivation appears tied to its efforts to retain both James Wiseman and Bruce Brown while remaining below the NBA’s second luxury-tax apron.Dadiet, selected 25th overall in the 2024 NBA draft, could provide the financial flexibility necessary to make that happen.But moving him would mean parting with a young player who has yet to receive a sustained opportunity to prove himself.Frenchman’s Future in New York Grows UncertainGettyBruce Brown and Pacome Dadiet of the New York Knicks in action against the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden on October 08, 2026 in New York City.
Dadiet has averaged 6.8 points and 2.5 rebounds in 15.5 minutes across four preseason appearances, shooting 34.6% from the field and 33.3% from 3-point range.He scored a preseason-high 10 points in Tuesday’s 148-98 loss to the Toronto Raptors, adding one rebound, one assist and one block in 18 minutes.His outside shooting has been inconsistent, including a 1-for-7 performance from beyond the arc against Toronto. Still, Dadi