The 30-year-old guard enters his eighth NBA season with a strong opportunity to secure one of New York’s final roster spots.
The New York Knicks are rounding out their bench depth as training camp approaches. The veteran forward brings considerable experience to Manhattan, boasting more than 360 regular-season games under his belt across stops with the Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz.
Contract Details and Roster Competition in New York
Konchar arrives in New York on a one-year deal, choosing the Knicks over a group of other suitors. With two open spots remaining on the team’s standard roster, he enters training camp with a legitimate path to regular-season minutes. Alongside Konchar, the Knicks plan to sign center Drew Eubanks to a camp deal to compete for a roster spot, per SNY sources.
Eubanks spent last season with the Sacramento Kings, where his campaign was cut short in March following surgery to repair a torn UCL in his left thumb. Across 42 games in Sacramento, Eubanks averaged 5.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 0.6 blocks in 13 minutes per contest. The veteran big man is expected to be fully healthy for training camp and will likely compete for a role as New York’s third center.
Tracking Konchar and Eubanks Through Recent Seasons
The two incoming veterans experienced contrasting workloads during the 2025-26 season. During his 30 games with the Grizzlies last year, he averaged 3.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 14.5 minutes per night. His production expanded significantly following the trade to Salt Lake City. Across 26 games with the Jazz, Konchar averaged 26.2 minutes, 5.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per contest.
Utah subsequently traded Konchar and Cody Williams to the Minnesota Timberwolves this offseason in exchange for Josh Green and cash considerations. Minnesota later waived Konchar in late August, clearing the path for him to evaluate his free-agent options.
Salary Cap Standing and Two-Way Roster Battles
Adding Konchar and Eubanks places the Knicks right up against the NBA’s second apron, assuming both veterans make the final roster without an intervening trade. Knicks owner James Dolan has publicly stated that he does not want the franchise to exceed the second apron in total team salary.
Beyond the standard roster battles, the organization also holds three open two-way spots. One of those positions is expected to go to second-round draft pick Tyler Nickel. Meanwhile, big man Liam Robbins signed an Exhibit 10 deal, positioning him to compete for another two-way slot. The team has also evaluated other frontcourt depth options, staying in touch with free-agent big men Duop Reath and James Wiseman as training camp nears.
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