The New York Knicks have exercised their third-year team option on Pacome Dadiet, reports Ian Begley of SNY.tv ( via X). Dadiet, the 25th overall pick in last year’s draft, will now earn a guaranteed $2,983,680 in 2026/27. New York will have until the end of next October to decide whether to pick up its fourth-year option on Dadiet.

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