Knicks sign Dante, waive Akins after Exhibit 10 deals

New York signed guard Jaden Akins to an Exhibit 10 contract and then waived him, setting up a likely path to the Westchester G League affiliate if he clears waivers.

The Knicks also inked center N'Faly Dante to an Exhibit 10 deal as he recovers from a torn ACL suffered in December. Both moves are aimed at the team's developmental pipeline rather than the main roster.

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RealGM · 27 Sept 2026Dante joins Knicks camp battle on Exhibit 10 deal

Heavy · 27 Sept 2026Knicks sign Dante, waive Akins after Exhibit 10 deals

Jaden Akins N'Faly Dante

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