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Knicks sign Tyler Nickel to two-way contract after 2026 NBA draft

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 11:33 PM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Knicks sign Tyler Nickel to two-way contract after 2026 NBA draft

Summary

The New York Knicks signed former Vanderbilt guard Tyler Nickel to a two-way contract on September 27, 2026. Nickel, selected 47th overall in the 2026 NBA draft, averaged 13.5 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.2 assists last season, shooting 40% from three-point range. He had a standout summer league, averaging 12.2 points per game while displaying shooting efficiency. Nickel will split his playing time between the Knicks and the Westchester Knicks in the G League, eligible to play up to 50 NBA games during the season. He will earn $678,882 for the season, which is half of the minimum salary for a rookie.

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By the Numbers

•Nickel signed a two-way contract with the Knicks on September 27, 2026.
•He averaged 13.5 points and 40% shooting from three in college.
•Nickel played five games in the summer league, averaging 12.2 points.
•He will split time between the Knicks and Westchester Knicks in the G League.
•His contract is worth $678,882 for the season.

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11:33 PMYahoo Sports — Knicks sign 47th overall pick Tyler Nickel to two-way contract

What they're saying

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Former Vanderbilt guard Tyler Nickel, the 47th overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, signed a two-way contract with the New York Knicks on Sunday.
— Yahoo Sports

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