Tyler Nickel

New York officially signed Kevin McCullar Jr. and Tyler Nickel to two-way contracts on Sunday.

SNY's Ian Begley expects rookie Tyler Nickel and third-year wing Kevin McCullar Jr. to land roster spots before training camp, pushing New York to 20 players under contract. Neither move has been announced.

Rookie Tyler Nickel remains unsigned by New York days before training camp, though The Athletic's James L. Edwards III reports the two sides are still expected to eventually reach a deal.

Boston's Dillon Mitchell, Indiana's Braden Smith and Denver's Bryce Hopkins have all signed two-way deals, while Knicks pick Jack Kayil stayed in Germany with ALBA Berlin and Bucks pick Malique Lewis signed overseas with Cairns.

Isaac Trotter of CBS Sports reports that Tyler Nickel, the No. 47 pick, is expected to explore going back to college rather than turning pro with New York in 2026-27, after a legal ruling opened up a fifth year of eligibility for the 2022 class.

A new eligibility ruling giving players from the 2022 high school class a fifth NCAA season has opened the door for five unsigned 2026 second-round picks to go back to college.

A four-team trade involving Dallas, New York, Phoenix and Los Angeles is recorded in Basketball-Reference's transaction log. Dallas sent Melvin Ajinca and 2030 and 2032 second-round picks to the Knicks, and Koa Peat to the Suns, while receiving Sergio de Larrea from the Lakers.