The New York Knicks could part ways with one of their former first-round picks after signing five players to Exhibit 9 training camp deals ahead of the 2026-27 season.
According to NBA reporter Evan Sidery, the Knicks are actively exploring a salary-dump trade involving Pacome Dadiet after reaching training camp agreements with Bruce Brown, Ochai Agbaji, John Konchar, James Wiseman and Drew Eubanks.
The 21-year-old forward has two years remaining on his rookie contract with the Knicks.
He is set to earn around $2.9 million next season after the Knicks exercised his team option, while his contract also includes a team option for the 2027-28 season worth approximately $5.3 million.
Knicks add five players on Exhibit 9 deals
The Knicks announced Exhibit 9 deals with five players, adding three wings and two frontcourt options ahead of training camp.
New York signed Brown, Agbaji and Konchar to compete on the wing, while Wiseman and Eubanks will battle for frontcourt roles.
The Knicks currently have two open roster spots and sit approximately $3.2 million below the second apron. Without another move, however, New York is expected to have enough room to keep only one of the five players on a standard contract.
One of the Exhibit 9 deals could be converted to a standard contract before the start of the season, while another player may have to wait until later in the campaign for a roster spot to become available, similar to what happened with Landry Shamet last season.
Agbaji, Brown and Konchar are expected to compete for wing minutes, while Eubanks and Wiseman will battle for a place in the frontcourt rotation.
NBA salary cap expert Bobby Marks also noted that New York would likely need to shed salary in a trade in order to enter the regular season with both its 14th and 15th roster spots filled.