Assuming the New York Knicks remain serious about guaranteeing the contracts of two veterans, Pacome Dadiet’s time with the team is drawing to a close. This raises a fair question: Why move him rather than Tyler Kolek?
The answer is all about the 15th spot.
While dumping either Dadiet or Kolek would give the Knicks enough room to keep both Malcolm Brogdon and Landry Shamet, there is only one scenario in which New York has the flexibility to fill out the roster further in advance of the playoffs.
Pacome Dadiet’s larger salary makes all the difference
Dadiet is on the books for just over $2.