After nabbing Frank Ntilikina and two other prospects in Thursday night’s draft, the Knicks continue to secure young talent, having struck two deals with undrafted rookies, according to reports.
Former Wisconsin big man Nigel Hayes, who will play for the Knicks in Summer League, has also agreed to a free agent contract with the team, league sources tell Ian Begley of ESPN.com (Twitter link). According to Begley, Hayes’ training camp contract will include a partial guarantee.
Meanwhile, ESPN’s Chris Haynes reports (via Twitter) that the Knicks are also in agreement with former Vanderbilt big man Luke Kornet. League sources inform Haynes that Kornet’s deal will be a two-way contract, meaning he figures to spend most of the 2017/18 season in the G League with the Westchester Knicks.
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Both Hayes and Kornet were viewed as top-100 prospects by DraftExpress, with Hayes coming in at No. 80, while Kornet ranked 69th. Their deals with the Knicks aren’t yet official, since undrafted free agents can’t sign contracts until at least July.
Luke I’m not trying to sound rude but reread the last sentence.
Too much news! No time to re-read! (Haha, thanks, fixed that.)
I’m sure you guys are crazy busy there. Didn’t want to be a pain just thought I’d say it.
Not a pain at all — always want to get things right. One reason I generally keep a close eye on the comments section is that you guys are quick to notice when we mess up!
Lol
I love your articles honestly the best on here
Knicks got nothing in the draft they are lost
As a Knicks fan, I couldn’t be happier with the Ntilikina pick.
Same
Monk would have been the better pick
Monk would have been the safe pick but overall I’m happy with the selections but………. the front office will some how fudge this up and he will stay in France or something