Knicks add John Konchar. Image via: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The 6-foot-5 forward will not headline anything, but that has never really been his job.
John Konchar has agreed to a one-year deal with the New York Knicks, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania, giving the defending champions a fresh body on the wing just as free agency winds down. The move fills a real need for a team built to defend its crown around Jalen Brunson. Konchar arrives after a chaotic stretch that saw him moved twice in a matter of weeks. He is one of the more seasoned role players still floating around the market, and New York had to beat out a handful of suitors to get a deal done. Category Details Player John Konchar New Team New York Knicks Contract Status One-year deal Salary Cap Hit Unknown Getting this deal done was not simple. The Knicks had company from the Heat, the Magic and the Raptors, all Eastern Conference teams that could have used a player like this. For a team chasing back-to-back championships, adding a defensive-minded wing on a short, cheap contract is low risk.