Knicks Face Shocking Roster Shakeup: Who’s Really on the Trading Block to Save Brogdon and Shamet?

When the Knicks inked Landry Shamet and Malcolm Brogdon, the basketball world instantly sensed the winds of change swirling through Madison Square Garden. Here’s the kicker—the Knicks find themselves squeezed tight against the second apron salary cap, a financial straitjacket that won’t allow them to keep both guards on the roster unless they make a savvy move to clear space. Enter Pacome Dadiet, a name that’s gaining traction as the likely candidate to be moved. Jake Fischer at The Stein Line uncovered that the Knicks have actually been dialing up several teams to test the waters on Dadiet’s trade value. Drafted in the first round just a year ago, Dadiet remains a work-in-progress on the wing—flashes of promise in the Vegas Summer League surfaced, especially with a 17-point outburst, but lingering foot issues and limited court time have cast doubt on his immediate impact. Sitting on a $2.8 million salary for the season, with unexercised team options looming, Dadiet represents a bit of a gamble for any team willing to take him on, likely demanding a second-round pick in return for the financial commitment. Should the Knicks hit a dead end trading Dadiet or another player, they might be forced to wave goodbye to either Brogdon or Shamet before the season tips off—a tough pill to swallow for a franchise hungry for stability. LEARN MORE.