Knicks planning on declining Pacome Dadiet’s $5.37 million contract option

After two relatively underwhelming seasons, the New York Knicks are reportedly declining third-year guard Pacome Dadiet’s contract option for the 2027-28 season, as per Shams Charania of ESPN. The decision will make Dadiet an unrestricted free agent at the end of this season, although Charania did hint that this does not close the door on the French native ultimately returning to the team. The No. 25 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Knicks, Pacome Dadiet was still playing on his rookie scale contract as he entered his third season in the league.