FIBA window tops 40 active NBA players as Dadiet joins Ivory Coast

Dadiet is 21 and was the No. 25 pick in 2024.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 271 min read

The Knicks’ Pacôme Dadiet is playing for the Ivory Coast today and I think that means we’ve passed the 40 mark for activ Via @TheSteinLine on X

What happened: The Knicks forward is playing Thursday in World Cup qualifying. The current stage runs through Aug. 30 in Dakar.

Why it matters: The appearance gives New York another player in international competition ahead of the 2026-27 season. Participation by more than 40 active NBA players underscores the league's reach across national-team qualifying.

By the numbers: The four-day qualifying window runs from Aug. 27 through Aug. 30.

What to watch: Dadiet's role through the close of the window will be the next marker before Knicks training camp.

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@TheSteinLine 2026-08-27T16:44:44.853545+00:00

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