Overview
- Konchar agreed to a one-year contract with the New York Knicks on Wednesday, his agent George S. Langberg confirmed to ESPN, ending a late free-agent chase.
- Minnesota had waived and stretched Konchar after acquiring him in the Josh Green trade so the Timberwolves remain on the hook for the roughly $6.17 million guarantee for 2026–27.
- The Knicks will pay Konchar a veteran‑minimum deal if he makes the roster and the signing brings New York to 14 standard contracts with only about $3.2 million of room left below the second apron.
- Miami, Orlando and Toronto had also shown interest and Miami discussed a camp competition but balked at offering full guarantee money, a factor that helped New York land Konchar.
- Konchar is a 6-foot-5, high-effort wing valued for rebounding, defense, hustle and positional versatility so he projects as low-usage depth for the defending champions rather than a guaranteed rotation piece.