Knicks adding Matt Ryan, Ariel Hukporti before NBA roster deadline
NY Post
HOUSTON — The Knicks still need to fill out their roster to meet the NBA requirements and are making two expected moves.
With Tuesday’s deadline upcoming to reach the minimum of 14 NBA standard contracts, the Knicks plan to sign wing Matt Ryan and convert the two-way contract of center Ariel Hukporti, a source confirmed Monday.
Ryan, a local product from Iona Prep, is a 27-year-old sharpshooter who has already played for four NBA teams. He agreed to sign with the Knicks but a source said Monday the structure of the contract is still being worked out — specifically whether it’ll be a standard or a two-way deal.
If it’s a two-way contract, the Knicks would still need to sign another player to get to 14 by Tuesday. They’ve maintained interest in Landry Shamet, who was on a path to the final roster before dislocating his shoulder in preseason and getting waived.
The Knicks used their top two picks in the G-League draft last month to nab the rights to Ryan and Shamet. Drafting Shamet also allows the Knicks to oversee his recovery and progress.
Shamet, thus far, has avoided surgery, opening up the possibility of him returning early in the regular season.
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