Kevin McCullar Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - New York Knicks

Re-signs with Knicks McCullar (nose) signed a two-way contract with the Knicks on Tuesday.

Impact McCullar is back with New York on his second two-way deal with the organization. The 2024 second-rounder will likely spend the bulk of the 2025-26 campaign with the G League's Westchester Knicks. Over 13 G League appearances a year ago, McCullar averaged 11.9 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.7 steals in 27.8 minutes per game.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks may have just delivered really bad news to promising prospect By re-signing Landry Shamet, the Knicks have effectively guaranteed they will not be able to offer Kevin McCullar Jr. a roster spot.

SEPTEMBER 11 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

Knicks' Mohamed Diawara attends first Mets game with Kevin McCullar Jr. Knicks rookie Mohamed Diawara was among those in attendance on Tuesday to watch the New York Mets host the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Fie...

AUGUST 27 • USATODAY.COM

2024 2nd-round pick could earn a two-way contract with the Knicks | Sporting News Kevin McCullar Jr. could see himself on a two-way deal next season

AUGUST 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Knicks just got crushing news about a key prospect The Knicks just received confirmation that'll be incredibly difficult for them to give Kevin McCullar Jr. one of their final roster spots.

AUGUST 13 • DAILYKNICKS.COM

Doesn't appear against Washington McCullar (nose) did not play in Saturday's Summer League game against the Wizards.

Impact McCullar missed the final three games of Summer League with a nasal contusion. Before being sidelined, he poured in 30 points (10-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 9-10 FT) to go along with four rebounds, two steals and one assist in 28 minutes during Sunday's loss to the Celtics.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Indiana McCullar (nose) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pacers, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.

Impact McCullar is dealing with a nasal contusion, which could keep him sidelined for the rest of the Las Vegas Summer League. The Kansas product erupted for a highly efficient 30 points (10-15 FG) during his last appearance Sunday in the loss to the Celtics.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday McCullar (nose) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Summer League game against the Nets, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.

Impact McCullar will miss Tuesday's contest due to a nasal contusion, and his next opportunity to feature will come Thursday against the Pacers. The 2024 second-round pick last appeared in Sunday's loss to the Celtics, posting 30 points (10-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 9-10 FT), four rebounds, two steals and one assist in 28 minutes.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Aggressive Kevin McCullar Jr. impresses with shot to make Knicks roster after lost rookie season It’s his first summer league and, in many ways, his first NBA season is still upcoming.

JULY 14 • NYPOST.COM

Drops 30 in SL loss McCullar went for 30 points (10-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 9-10 FT), four rebounds, two steals and one assist in 28 minutes during Sunday's 94-81 Summer League loss to the Celtics.

Impact McCullar was the only player on the Knicks Summer League squad to score in double figures Sunday, racking up a game-high 30 points on solid efficiency. McCullar did much of his work from inside the three-point line and from the free throw line, logging nine makes from both two-point range and the stripe. The only critiques of McCullar's strong performance were missing four of five three-point attempts, as well as committing a Summer League special of eight personal fouls.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

KU's Kevin McCullar plays in summer league opener with Knicks. How did he fare? The former Kansas Jayhawk, who played sparingly in the NBA last season, is hoping to impress in Vegas summer league action.

JULY 12 • KANSASCITY.COM

Limited run in rookie campaign McCullar finished the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 1.5 points and 2.0 rebounds across 7.3 minutes per game in four regular-season appearances.

Impact McCullar made his first appearance in late January with the club's G League affiliate, the Westchester Knicks, after undergoing surgery on his left knee in the spring of his final collegiate season. The rookie second-rounder averaged 11.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.5 steals across 27.8 minutes per game in 13 appearances with Westchester. The two-way player is set to become a restricted free agent this offseason.

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APRIL 13 • Associated Press

Productive in G League Playoff loss McCullar played 37 minutes Thursday during the G League Westchester Knicks' 124-118 playoff loss versus Maine and logged 21 points (9-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, six a...

Impact McCullar led the team in assists and finished second in points scored behind Moses Brown during Thursday's playoff loss. The two-way player averaged 11.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.5 steals across 13 outings in the G League and could be recalled to the parent club ahead of their playoff run.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sees action late in blowout McCullar (knee) played the final 2:58 of Tuesday's 105-91 win over the 76ers, finishing with zero points (0-1 FG) and one foul during his time on the court.

Impact While he was on assignment in the G League, McCullar was inactive for the Westchester Knicks' regular-season finale Saturday against the Capital City Go-Go due to right knee soreness, but the two-way player's ability to play in the tail end of a blowout win with the parent club three days later suggests that he's healthy again. McCullar has made just two appearances at the NBA level all season, and he'll likely rejoin Westchester when it begins its G League playoff run Thursday versus the Maine Celtics.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks' Josh Hart shows incredible gesture to Kevin McCullar Jr. after career milestone Just moments after a historic performance on Tuesday, Josh Hart showed love to rookie Kevin McCullar Jr., who made his debut in the contest.

MARCH 26 • USATODAY.COM

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MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Knicks' Kevin McCullar Jr. drops second straight triple-double in G League Knicks rookie Kevin McCullar Jr. recorded a triple-double for the second straight game in the G League, helping Westchester defeat College P...

MARCH 22 • USATODAY.COM

Knicks' Kevin McCullar Jr. registers 1st triple-double in G League Knicks rookie Kevin McCullar Jr. registered his first triple-double on Wednesday in the G League, helping Westchester defeat College Park.

MARCH 20 • USATODAY.COM

Won't play Monday McCullar (knee) has been ruled out of Monday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact McCullar won't suit up Monday, though his absence should not affect the club's rotation. The 23-year-old's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday against the Heat.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Friday McCullar (knee) is out for Friday's game against the Pacers.

Impact McCullar will miss a second straight game, though he's not expected to play a big role when healthy. Thus, his absence won't generate a lot of fantasy buzz.

OCTOBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined to start campaign McCullar (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Celtics.

Impact McCullar underwent left knee surgery in the spring and missed the entire preseason schedule while rehabbing. The rookie out of Kansas doesn't have a return timetable, but when healthy, he's expected to spend most of his time with the G League's Westchester Knicks after inking a two-way deal this summer.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rehabbing during training camp McCullar is with the Knicks during their training camp in Charleston, South Carolina but is still rehabbing his left knee after undergoing surgery in the spring, James L. Edwards I...

Impact McCullar's final collegiate season at Kansas was cut short due to his knee injury and it might cause him to miss time this season for the Knicks. Regardless, McCullar is expected to spend much of the 2024-25 campaign with the Westchester Knicks of the G League.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inks two-way pact The Knicks signed McCullar (knee) to a two-way contract Monday.

Impact After being selected by the club with the No. 56 overall pick of the 2024 draft, McCullar will officially join the Knicks on a two-way pact. The 23-year-old's final collegiate season was cut short due to undergoing surgery on his left knee, and he averaged 18.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.5 steals in 26 regular-season games before being shut down. McCullar will likely spend most of his rookie season with the team's G League affiliate, the Westchester Knicks, as he is buried behind a plethora of talent at the forward spot.

AUGUST 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to New York McCullar (knee) was drafted by the Knicks with the No. 56 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Impact McCullar's final year at Kansas was cut short after he underwent a procedure on his left knee, which also prevented him from taking part in on-court drills during the NBA Draft Combine. However, McCullar's productive year at Kansas was enough to get him drafted, as he averaged 18.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.5 steals in 26 games.

JUNE 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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