From New York Post · · 50s
Knicks battle for final roster spot
Knicks sign five players for final roster spot competition.
In brief
Knicks sign five players for final roster spot competition. Knicks signed five nonguaranteed players to compete for the final roster spot before the season starts. Originally reported by New York Post.
Knicks sign five players
The Knicks signed John Konchar, Drew Eubanks, Bruce Brown, Ochai Agbaji, and James Wiseman on Wednesday.
All five deals are nonguaranteed
All five signings are nonguaranteed Exhibit 9 deals, meaning they are training camp tryouts.
Knicks at 13 standard contracts
The Knicks currently have 13 standard NBA contracts, one under the required 14.
One more spot needed
They need one more standard contract to stay under the second apron, but can only afford 15 players with a cap-shedding move.
Final spot competition
The winner will convert to a standard contract ahead of the season, though it doesn't have to be guaranteed.
In short
Knicks signed five nonguaranteed players to compete for the final roster spot before the season starts.
