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Knicks Eye Diawara, McCullar and Pate for Two-Way Deals as Roster Decisions Near

League rules on second-round contracts limit Kevin McCullar Jr.’s path to a standard deal, steering New York toward two-way options.

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Overview

  • New York has three two-way vacancies and one open roster slot as it finalizes the 2025–26 lineup.
  • The Athletic’s James L. Edwards III identified Mohamed Diawara, Kevin McCullar Jr. and undrafted rookie Dink Pate as leading two-way candidates.
  • Edwards reported McCullar is ineligible for the second-round exception after a prior two-way contract and one year of service.
  • A veteran-minimum signing or a trade would be required for McCullar to join the 15-man roster, a move Edwards views as unlikely.
  • Diawara impressed in Summer League after being drafted 51st in 2025, while McCullar logged limited G League action last season with averages of 11.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.0 assists in 13 games.