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Knicks Finally Sign Tyler Nickel to Two-Way Deal (What It Means for New York This Season)

With media day scheduled for Monday, followed by the first preseason game on Oct. 5, the Knicks are running short on time to finalize their roster for training camp.

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Tyler Nickel and Kevin McCullar Jr. sign two-way contracts

Entering Sunday morning, the Knicks were the only team in basketball that had not filled one of their three two-way spots. Hell, they were the only team to have more than one open two-way spot, having all three of them open.

New York Knicks News / Hoops Wire / September 27

Knicks sign Kevin McCullar Jr., Tyler Nickel to two-way deals

The Knicks have filled two of their three open two-way spots, signing Kevin McCullar Jr. and rookie Tyler Nickel, the team announced Sunday. McCullar is back for a third season on a two-way deal.

Knicks Sign Kevin McCullar, Tyler Nickel To Two-Way Deals

The Knicks have signed Kevin McCullar Jr. and Tyler Nickel to two-way contracts, the team announced today (Twitter links). McCullar has spent the past two seasons with New York on two-way deals after being selected 56th overall in the 2024 draft.

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Tyler Nickel’s Knicks future takes shape ahead of training camp

The New York Knicks have yet to sign rookie Tyler Nickel, but the expectation around the league is that the two sides will ultimately reach an agreement.

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Knicks' Tyler Nickel Contract Plans Are Finally Coming Into Focus

The Knicks have made a slew of signings this week, inking veterans for a training camp tryout and young players for their NBA G League affiliate. But despite the team's activity picking up, there's still silence on the Tyler Nickel contract front.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / September 3

Knicks’ Tyler Nickel Saga Could Be Getting Close to a Turning Point

Training camp is quickly approaching for the New York Knicks, but questions still linger at several spots on the roster. Chief among them is the plan for rookie Tyler Nickel in 2026-27, as he remains unsigned with preseason games a month away now.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 11

Knicks Have Just One More Hurdle to Clear With Tyler Nickel Now

It appears that the Knicks are adding rookie sharpshooter Tyler Nickel to their 2026-27 season roster after much uncertainty. According to The New York

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.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 7

Knicks' Tyler Nickel Drama Could Suddenly Lead to a Trade

The Knicks' Tyler Nickel situation is finally seeing some movement. First, The Athletic's James Edwards reported Friday morning that New York did, in fact, extend Nickel a rookie tender, which was necessary to secure his draft rights if he goes back to college.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 6

Knicks' Tyler Nickel Situation Gets Even Stranger After Silence

All eyes were on Tyler Nickel and the Knicks on Wednesday, as it marked the deadline for NBA teams to tender their rookies a contract offer in order to retain their draft rights.

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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 / Fadeaway World / August 5

Knicks Draft Pick Tyler Nickel Could Return To College Due To Massive NIL Opportunity

The New York Knicks could find themselves in a rather troubling situation before training camp even begins, as second-round pick Tyler Nickel is reportedly considering a return to college instead of signing his first NBA contract.

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Tyler Nickel situation emerges as Knicks shape 2026-27 roster

The New York Knicks found a couple of promising young players in the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft one day after moving entirely out of the first round to preserve some cap space and avoid stepping into second-apron territory.

New York Knicks News / New York Knicks on SI / August 3

Tyler Nickel Gave Knicks One Small Worry While in Vegas

Tyler Nickel came out of the gates red hot for the New York Knicks during the Summer League. He was drafted out of Vanderbilt University in the second round for his skills as a sharpshooter and showed just that during his introduction to the organization.

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 21

Tyler Nickel Now Forced to Brace for Unwanted Knicks Scenario

Rookie Tyler Nickel was everything the Knicks could want and more at Summer League. He immediately backed up his case as one of this draft's top shooters, while also showcasing some promise on the defensive side with his motor.

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.

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Tyler Nickel's Summer League Should Make Several Knicks Nervous

The legend of Tyler Nickel just keeps growing for the Knicks at Summer League. He's now made his impact as a three-point marksman felt in four straight games, demonstrating that he's just as advertised after his excellence from deep in college.

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 / Posting and Toasting / July 15

Tyler Nickel is no mid-July mirage

The mid-July trap is in full effect. The cool air pumps through the Thomas & Mack Center, stakes are non-existent, and our brains begin their annual trick of convincing us that an undrafted point guard is John Stockton’s second coming.

New York Knicks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 11

Knicks assistant TJ Saint reveals what’s impressed him most about Tyler Nickel

New York Knicks assistant TJ Saint offered a telling read on Tyler Kolek during the Knicks’ ongoing Summer League run. Kolek is not on New York’s Summer League roster, but he remains part of the Knicks after completing his second NBA season and contributing to the franchise’s 2026 championship run, which snapped New York’s 53-year title drought.

New York Knicks News / EssentiallySports / June 26

'Jesus, Martin Luther King Jr. & LeBron': Knicks Rookie Tyler Nickel Delivers Wild Answer to Reporter’s Question

Jesus Christ. Martin Luther King Jr., LeBron James. Let alone the NBA prospects and rookies, even established stars often won’t mention those three names in the same sentence.