Knicks Ink Ex-Vandy Center Kornet To New 2-Way Contract
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork/AP) — The Knicks have signed former Vanderbilt center Luke Kornet to one of the two-way contracts allowable under the new Collective Bargaining Agreement.
NBA teams are allowed two two-way players on their roster in addition to their 15-man roster. The two-way player spends most of his time with the NBA club's G League affiliate, but can spend up to 45 days with the NBA team during the season.
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The 7-foot-1 Kornet averaged 13.2 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.0 blocks last season, earning All-SEC and All-SEC defensive honors. He holds the NCAA record for 3-pointers made by a 7-footer with 150.
Kornet is playing with the Knicks' summer league entry in Orlando.
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