Knicks waive Igor Milicic Jr. shortly after signing him
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:02 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The New York Knicks waived 6-foot-10 forward Igor Milicic Jr. just 12 minutes after signing him on an Exhibit 10 deal. The deal was announced at 7:48 p.m., and Milicic was cut at 8:00 p.m. He was undrafted in 2025 and spent last season with the Philadelphia 76ers' G League affiliate, the Delaware Blue Coats. Milicic averaged 6.8 points and 5.1 rebounds in 13 games with the Blue Coats. Following his release, he could still qualify for an Exhibit 10 bonus if he joins the Westchester Knicks for at least 60 days.
- •Knicks signed Igor Milicic Jr. to an Exhibit 10 deal.
- •Milicic was waived just 12 minutes later.
- •He played for the Delaware Blue Coats last season.
- •Averaged 6.8 points and 5.1 rebounds per game.
- •Can earn an Exhibit 10 bonus with the Westchester Knicks.
- 2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Knicks cut ties with 6-foot-10 ex-76ers forward 12 minutes after signing him
"The New York Knicks made an interesting roster move on Tuesday night.
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