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KNICKS SQUAD SHOW: Summer League RECAP & BREAKING Moussa Cisse News!

July 19, 2026

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The Knicks’ Summer League wrapped up with two undrafted rookies forcing a real roster conversation, and the front office immediately followed it by making a calculated offer sheet to a restricted free agent big man, putting pressure on the Dallas Mavericks. The episode broke down the implications of both developments for a team trying to defend a title while staying under the second apron.

Jack Kyle’s Summer League Breakout and the Roster Crunch

The most significant player-development story from Summer League was Jack Kyle, the 20-year-old guard the Knicks signed out of Germany. Steven Gillaspie of the No Ceilings Podcast, who watched Kyle in person, said he was “blown away” by the transformation. On international film, Kyle looked like a raw athlete who didn’t play under control. In Las Vegas, he played at different speeds, changed pace, let the defense move around him, and knocked down spot-up threes. “It felt like I was witnessing a completely different player,” Gillaspie said.

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  • 1 (02:10) **Roster Crunch: One Guaranteed Spot, Two Summer League Standouts** - The Knicks have one guaranteed contract spot left while Tyler Nickel and Jack Kyle impressed in Summer League, and Kyle cannot sign a two-way due to his German contract.
  • 2 (05:10) **Jack Kyle's Summer League Breakout** - Steven Gillaspie and Dan Favale break down Kyle's poise and improved control, comparing his ceiling to Russell Westbrook and his floor to Dennis Smith Jr.
  • 3 (07:25) **Trading McBride vs. Keeping the Core** - The panel debates whether Miles McBride should be traded to make room for Kyle, with Favale arguing against it and Gillaspie advocating for keeping the young guard.
  • 4 (11:25) **Tyler Kolek's Trade Value** - The crew discusses whether Tyler Kolek, who has fallen out of the rotation, could be packaged with Dadiet to acquire a backup big man.
  • 5 (14:10) **Trading for a Big Man: Targets and Packages** - The group explores trade options for a center, including Derek Lively, Moussa Diabate, and Ryan Kalkbrenner, and whether Dadiet and Kolek plus second-round picks are enough.
  • 6 (18:04) **John Wall's Challenge to Pacome Dadiet** - John Wall's quote is played, saying Dadiet must dominate Summer League to earn a rotation spot, but the panel is skeptical about his future with the Knicks.
  • 7 (24:02) **Dadiet's Diminishing Value** - The panel agrees Dadiet hasn't shown enough to be a rotation player, and his only value to the Knicks may be as trade salary filler.

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Guests on this episode

Dan Favale John Wallace

Show Notes

CROSSOVER EPISODE! Chris Sacchi of the Locked On Knicks Squad Show is joined by Dan Favale of "Hardwood Knocks" and Stephan Gillaspie of "No Ceilings," telling you why this summer league was crucial for the Knicks roster crunch ahead of a title defense. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everyday... Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! TurboTax This year you’re getting a major upgrade — Intuit TurboTax now has in-person locations nationwide. Visit http://TurboTax.com/local to book your appointment today. Quo Make this the year where no opportunity - and no cutsomer - slips away. Try Quo for free plus get 20% off your first 6 months when you go to http://Quo.com/lockedonnba. PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup. Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LO... Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Sign up and get 10% off at http://BetterHelp.com/LOCKEDONNBA. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast Wayfair Get last-minute hosting essentials, gifts for all your loved ones, and decor to celebrate the holidays for WAY less. Head to https://Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get two-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)


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