Two-way player DaQuan Jeffries has signed a 10-day contract with the Knicks, the team announced (via Twitter).
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The 25-year-old swingman had been playing for New York’s G League affiliate since agreeing to a two-way deal in late November. He’s averaging 20.6 points, 6.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 20 games with Westchester.
Jeffries has been trying to find a regular role in the NBA since going undrafted out of Tulsa in 2019. He has appeared in 47 total games with the Kings, Rockets and Grizzlies and has spent time with the Magic, Spurs and Hawks as well. He was in training camp with the Knicks last fall, but was waived before the start of the regular season.
As a fourth-year player, Jeffries will earn $109,318 during his 10-day deal. He will be eligible to sign another one when it ends on March 15.
The Knicks had two roster openings following the expiration of Trevor Keels‘ 10-day deal on Saturday night, so they didn’t need to make another move before signing Jeffries.
So they have a open roster spot and 2 2 way slots
No just one two-way, they signed Duane Washington
They keep signing guards. Wonder what it means. Ever since Rose took over team. Knicks have been using the G-league well. It’s a first for us.
It’s about (avoidance of) luxury tax. With the Hart trade, they’ve worked their way fairly close to the tax line. I expect Keels and Jeffries to end the year on contracts that run through at least next season on a non-guaranteed basis.
I wasn’t sure about Keels, because I saw on the G-League transaction page that the Westchester Knicks just signed Keels to a contract there.
I wouldn’t expect them to add either guy under
a standard contract (or another 2 way) until closer to the year end (if not the last few games). I think the plan was to rotate Keels and Jeffries in the 10 day spot as needed; in part because their per diem is cheap and in part to get them some $$. It’s all theoretical, both guys still basically play for Westchester.