The Knicks have converted Dylan Windler from a two-way deal to a standard contract, according to NBA.com’s transaction log. The contract covers one season and is non-guaranteed, tweets Fred Katz of The Athletic. It’ll be worth the minimum salary.
The Cavaliers selected Windler with the 26th pick in the 2019 draft, but he missed his first season with a leg injury and was never able to carve out a consistent role, averaging 3.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 84 games. He dealt with injuries through much of that time and appeared in just three games last season.
Cleveland opted not to give Windler a qualifying offer this summer, making him an unrestricted free agent. The 27-year-old small forward signed with New York in July after spending his first four NBA seasons with the Cavaliers.
Windler will get a chance to revive his career in New York after earning a roster spot. He appeared in just one preseason game, going scoreless in about six minutes of action.
The Knicks now have 15 players on standard contracts, including DaQuan Jeffries and Ryan Arcidiacono, whose deals are also non-guaranteed. The team also has a two-way opening after converting Charlie Brown and Jacob Toppin to two-way contracts earlier today.
He likely won’t play much during the season, but I like the Windler signing. He can straight out shoot the basketball, and he’s not a bad defender either. I know I’m basing that mostly at what he did at a small school (Belmont), but he did show it on the bigger stage, leading Belmont to it’s first ever tournament win with a great performance.
Should of signed Washington, Martin and Roby instead of Windler, Ryan A and Jeffries. Keep Toppin and Brown. Nathan Knight was okay
He’s never really played in NBA. Guy can shoot. Every teams needs that. He’s worth looking at. Considering Knicks may make trades. Healthy this guy can help a team.