Sports · October 23, 2026
Knicks signing Dalton Knecht to a 2-way contract
In a series of unrelated news reports from October 2026, sources discuss various political developments and a sports roster move. The New York Knicks are reportedly signing Dalton Knecht to a two-way contract after he was waived by the Lakers. Meanwhile, Donald Trump has expressed support for a controversial campaign ad by Vivek Ramaswamy and challenged the legitimacy of the Senate race in Alaska due to the presence of two candidates with the same name.
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- ReutersWire
Knicks signing Dalton Knecht to a 2-way contract
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Trump stands behind Ramaswamy on disturbing TV ad featuring Amy Acton’s mother
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Trump repeats false claim that other Dan Sullivan on Alaska ballot is ‘cheating’ during Florida rally - live
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Dalton Knecht reportedly to sign two-way contract with Knicks
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Reported by multiple outlets
- The New York Knicks are signing Dalton Knecht to a two-way contract.
- Knecht was previously waived by the Los Angeles Lakers.
- Donald Trump is supporting a TV ad by Vivek Ramaswamy featuring Amy Acton's mother.
- There is a legal challenge in Alaska regarding two candidates named Dan Sullivan on the ballot.
Reported by only some outlets
- Knecht is 25 years old.
- Knecht's agents communicated the signing to Shams Charania of ESPN.
- Mary Peltola is the Democratic nominee in the Alaska race.
- Trump referred to an NBC reporter as a 'horrible little reporter' when questioned about the Ramaswamy ad.
Confirmed
- The New York Knicks are signing Dalton Knecht.
- Knecht was waived by the Lakers.
- Trump is supporting Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign ad.
Reported
- Dalton Knecht's agents told Shams Charania he is signing with the Knicks (Yahoo Sports)
Political angle
Left: The Guardian and MSNBC emphasize Trump's personal attacks on reporters and his support for a 'disturbing' or 'condemned' ad.
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