Knicks Decline Pacome Dadiet’s 2027/28 Team Option

The New York Knicks have declined the 2027-28 team option worth $5.4 million on French guard Pacôme Dadiet, according to a report by ESPN. Dadiet’s $2.98 million salary for the current season remains fully guaranteed, but the decision leaves the 21-year-old forward on track to become an unrestricted free agent next summer.

Option Decline and Financial Flexibility

By declining the team option, New York clears future cap space ahead of the 2027 offseason. The financial maneuver arrives as the front office manages forthcoming roster decisions. Karl-Anthony Towns holds a player option worth $61 million for the 2027-28 campaign, while the franchise retains a team option on Josh Hart’s contract. Guard Miles McBride is also slated to reach the end of his current deal during that same window.

Despite declining the option, the organization retains the flexibility to negotiate a new contract with Dadiet before he reaches the open market. The move serves as a significant turning point for the former 25th overall selection in the 2024 NBA Draft, whose limited playing time in the majors signaled an uncertain long-term outlook in New York.

Limited Opportunities in the Regular Rotation

Since arriving in the NBA, Dadiet has appeared in just 48 regular-season games, averaging 1.6 points and 1.0 rebound across 5.0 minutes per contest. His playing time decreased further this season, with his lone appearance limited to a single minute on the floor.

While opportunities at the NBA level remained scarce, Dadiet logged heavy minutes with Westchester in the NBA G League to build consistency. During the 2024-25 season, he posted 13.9 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. He elevated his scoring production in 2025-26, averaging 22.2 points and 4.7 rebounds while shooting 45 percent from the field and 32.5 percent from beyond the arc. Despite that offensive output in the developmental league, the production did not translate into a consistent role within Tom Thibodeau’s rotation with the Knicks.

Future Outlook for the 21-Year-Old Forward

With his rookie-scale trajectory altered, Dadiet enters a crucial stretch of his young career. The French prospect has several months remaining to establish himself within the organization or showcase his skill set to opposing NBA front offices ahead of unrestricted free agency. New York returns to action following the announcement as the team navigates its current regular-season schedule and long-term roster construction.

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