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New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 9
Why Jack Kayil Staying Overseas Is Good News for the Knicks
The Knicks' offseason has been relatively quiet. While there were some questions when the summer started, most of them have been answered. The starters remain locked up for now.
New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / August 7
Jack Kayil headed overseas; Tyler Nickel expected to go pro 
The Knicks’ two second-round picks remain without NBA contracts, but each appears to have a clear path forward. The first, Jack Kayil, announced Friday that he’ll spend the 2026-27 season with Alba Berlin rather than join New York immediately.
The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz
How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
New York Knicks News / Field Level Media / August 7
Knicks' draft acquisition Jack Kayil to play in Germany
Jack Kayil, the No. 39 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, is returning to play with his team in Germany. Alba Berlin, in a social media post on Friday, said the club had signed the 20-year-old point guard to a five-year contract through the 2030-31 season.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
New York Knicks News / Hoops Rumors / August 7
Knicks Second-Rounder Jack Kayil Signs With ALBA Berlin
Knicks second-round pick Jack Kayil will become a draft-and-stash prospect, according to Rupert Fabig of the Hamburger Abendbatt, who reports that the German point guard has signed a five-year contract with ALBA Berlin (hat tip to Johnny Askounis of Eurohoops).
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 22
Summer League Showed Knicks the Draft Landmines They Avoided
The Knicks' draft haul of Jack Kayil and Tyler Nickel certainly stirred debates after the event. After all, New York passed (multiple times) on chances to add higher-rated prospects, creating some unhappiness that bigger names ended up elsewhere.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 20
Grading Tyler Nickel and Jack Kayil's Summer League for Knicks
New York Knicks fans went into draft night last month knowing there was a solid chance that their team wouldn't make any picks. Yet, they had a myriad of names they wanted their team to draft.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 19
Knicks' 3 Biggest Agenda Items in Summer League Aftermath
Though 2026 Summer League had its fair share of disappointments for the Knicks, it wasn't all bad. New York saw intriguing flashes from its rookies, while a few of the invites to Las Vegas turned heads at times as well.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 18
Knicks' Summer League Finale Was Biggest Jack Kayil Hint Yet
The Knicks weren't playing for much on Friday in their Summer League consolation game, but it was still one last chance to evaluate their youngsters ahead of the season.
New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / July 17
From draft-and-stash to Summer League standout
Traditionally, the Las Vegas Summer League serves as a location for evaluating established young talent and first-round draft picks. Entering the summer, many assumed the Knicks’ 39th-overall selection, Jack Kayil, was your typical draft-and-stash prospect.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
New York Knicks News / Empire Sports Media / July 16
These Two Knicks Rookies are Reminding Fans to Trust The Process with the Front Office
When the Knicks traded back from the 24th and 31st selections in the NBA Draft, many people felt the Knicks didn’t prioritize acquiring young talent, preferring to maintain cap space.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 14
Jack Kayil Is Giving Knicks Every Reason to Change Their Minds
When the Knicks initially drafted rookie combo guard Jack Kayil, thoughts immediately went to whether he'd be stashed overseas to cut costs. Kayil spoke out against this idea, making it clear he wanted to stay with the organization and develop within their walls.
New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 12
Knicks’ German draft pick broadcasts draft-and-stash feelings loud and clear
The New York Knicks are taking part in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, still basking in the glow of their recent NBA championship win. Recently, the Knicks saw the Summer League debut of point guard Jack Kayil, whom the team acquired from the Houston Rockets on draft night after he was selected in the second round.
New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / July 12
Sunday Posted & Toasted Notes: Dead-set Kayil, Senior Jose, Wemby controversy!?
The first half of the SummerKnicks’ tenure in Las Vegas is over. That’s cause there is no way they make it to the knockout stage. And hey, not that we care!
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 10
How Knicks' Jack Kayil Surprise Changes Their Entire Summer League
We all thought we knew how the Knicks' Summer League team was going to look when the official roster was announced the official roster last week. Mohamed Diawara, Pacôme Dadiet, and Tyler Nickel headlined the squad, while Tyler Kolek was missing.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 2
Knicks' Jack Kayil Pick Quickly Turning Into a Big Letdown
As more days pass, the Knicks' 2026 draft results become even more head-scratching. The absence of a rookie center is sorely felt to begin free agency after New York saw both Mitchell Robinson and Ariel Hukporti walk.
NBA News / Gonzaga Bulldogs on SI / July 1
New York Knicks reportedly plan to stash former Gonzaga commit Jack Kayil overseas
For seven months, the Gonzaga Bulldogs planned around German guard Jack Kayil playing an instrumental role on their team in the 2026-27 season. Kayil apparently
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / July 1
Knicks Stashing Jack Kayil Is a Smart Decision
The New York Knicks walked away with two draft picks from the 2026 NBA draft, in Jack Kayil and Tyler Nickel, both second-rounders who they hope can make an impact on low-cost contracts.
New York Knicks News / Posting and Toasting / July 1
Report: Knicks set for cost-cutting move involving rookie Jack Kayil
The free-agent market opened on Tuesday, and nobody outside Rich Paul and LeBron James made us bat an eye. It’s the new NBA economy, in which trades are the coolest kids in town.
New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / June 29
Jack Kayil Is Quickly on the Right Track in First Days as a Knick
If there is one green flag that the 20-year-old German prospect and second-round pick by the New York Knicks, Jack Kayil, has shown so far, it's the fact that he won't fall under the category of stash and draft.
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