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Knicks Sign Young Forwards to Two-Way Deals
29 Sep
Summary
- Two young forwards, McCullar and Nickel, signed two-way contracts.
- Both players will split time between the G League and NBA.
- New York won the NBA Championship and has high expectations.
The New York Knicks are finalizing their roster by signing two forwards, Kevin McCullar Jr. and Tyler Nickel, to two-way contracts. This move comes as the team prepares for its preseason campaign.
McCullar, entering his third year, was the 56th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft after a college career at Kansas. He averaged 11 points in college but has seen limited NBA action. Nickel, a rookie drafted 47th overall in 2026 from Vanderbilt, impressed with his elite three-point shooting, finishing his college career with a 39.4% success rate.
Both players will develop by splitting time between the G League and the NBA. McCullar previously played four G League games, averaging 16.8 points. Nickel showed promise in the NBA Summer League, scoring 12.6 points per game. This development path is crucial for their potential growth.
With the Knicks having recently won the NBA Championship, the pressure on developing players like McCullar and Nickel is eased. They will have the opportunity to grow without immediate expectations of being primary contributors.
