12:05pm: The Knicks have officially signed Jeffries to his second 10-day contract, the team announced today (via Twitter).
7:58am: The Knicks will re-sign swingman DaQuan Jeffries to a second 10-day contract, reports Shams Charania of The Athletic (Twitter link). Jeffries’ initial 10-day deal with the team expired on Tuesday night.
Jeffries, who previously suited up for the Kings, Rockets, and Grizzlies, has spent nearly the entire 2022/23 season with the Westchester Knicks, New York’s G League affiliate.
He started 15 games for Westchester in the fall’s Showcase Cup, averaging 18.0 PPG, 6.0 RPG, and 2.3 APG on .482/.280/.769 shooting in 32.9 minutes per night. Since the NBAGL’s regular season began, he has appeared in 21 more games (20 starts), putting up 19.6 PPG, 6.3 RPG, 2.3 APG, and 2.0 APG with a shooting line of .490/.363/.678.
The Knicks have only been carrying 13 players on standard, full-season contracts since the trade deadline passed and have periodically been filling their 14th roster slot by promoting a two-way player — first Trevor Keels and now Jeffries. Neither one has actually played for New York upon being promoted, so those deals are more about meeting the NBA’s minimum roster requirements than anything else.
Still, Jeffries is certainly benefiting financially from being on a pair of 10-day contracts rather than continuing on his two-way deal. He’ll earn another $109,318 on his second 10-day pact, while the Knicks carry a cap hit of $105,522.
Once Jeffries’ second 10-day contract expires, he’ll be ineligible to sign a third with New York, so the team will have to either let him walk or bring him back on a rest-of-season contract (standard or two-way).
Wonder how these guys celebrate these moments. Nice dinner? Special cup of Joe from their favorite deli? From a high level the moves are inconsequential, but to him it’s a huge deal — he gets to keep playing in the Show.
Certainly the experience, networking and perhaps able to showcase in some minutes if possible. I’ve seen DaQuan play a lot this year and he seems to be above skilled vs other g league players
Have to keep the dream alive. Today you can make a nice living. Playing pro in Europe. He still can make it as a baller.
Knicks have really used their G-league team. To build and look for talent. They never really used to do it. Thibs and Rose have worked it well. About time ……
Question Would DaQuan Jeffries be playoff eligible if he were to be signed rest of season contract?
Yes.
He’s being given a bonus, more than being promoted.
Works for the NYK because they need a 14th NBA contract (and 10 day’s count), but are close to the luxury tax line, and 1st year per diem’s are lower than those of other players. Jeffries gets an NBA check for 10 days (now 20 days). His itinerary hasn’t changed. He’s still basically playing for Westchester (just under a 10 day vs a 2w). He’ll like go back to a 2w once this 10 day is done, although that would mean Washington is promoted or gets released.