Knicks Sign Veteran Free Agent John Konchar — SkimNews
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- John Konchar agreed to a deal with the New York Knicks, his agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group told ESPN on Tuesday night.
- The Knicks have two open roster spots, giving Konchar a strong opportunity to make New York's final roster, sources said.
- The Knicks also plan to sign center Drew Eubanks to compete for one of those roster spots, sources said.
- Konchar, 30, enters his eighth NBA season and was one of the most experienced free agents remaining, with over 360 NBA games on his résumé.
- Konchar spent his first six seasons with Memphis before a midseason trade to the Jazz, where he averaged 5.9 points, 3.0 assists and 5.7 rebounds in 26 games last season.
Why it matters: The Knicks are filling two late roster spots with experienced depth rather than impact talent — both Konchar and the planned Eubanks signing are competing for roster survival rather than guaranteed roles. With two open spots and competition between the two signees, New York is buying margin insurance at the edges of a roster whose core is already set.
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