The New York Knicks, fresh off a championship run, are finally making some noise with training camp right around the corner. On Tuesday night, they signed former Grizzlies wing John Konchar and former Kings forward Drew Eubanks to deals, bringing in some competition for those final roster spots. It’s been a quiet offseason for the champs, with the only other real move being that attempt to sign Mavericks center Moussa Cisse back on July 19. But now, with training camp fast approaching, the puzzle pieces are starting to move.
Konchar’s Roller Coaster Ride Lands in NYC
John Konchar, entering his eighth NBA season, is a fascinating pickup. The undrafted free agent out of Purdue-Fort Wayne really grew into a key contributor during his time in Memphis. After playing just 62 games in his first two years, he became a serious rotation member from 2021-22 onwards. Across three seasons, he averaged 4.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists on 45.7% from the field and 35.5% from three in 199 games, 53 of which he started. He was solid regular season depth for a Grizzlies team that saw some serious ups and downs, even if he didn’t contribute much in the playoffs.
But things took a turn. Konchar was phased out of the rotation in 2024-25, playing just 46 games without any long-term injuries. And then came the sharp regression from downtown, hitting just 28.4% in 2025-26. That drop made him expendable, leading to him being part of the Jaren Jackson Jr. trade to Utah as expiring salary, where he played out the season with a “crummy, tanking Jazz team.” The guy’s a streaky shooter for sure, hitting over 37% from three on three separate occasions, but also dipping below 34% in three different seasons. When he’s on, the 6’5″ wing plays way bigger, averaging 8.2 rebounds per 36 and two stocks. Can he find that consistency for the champs? That’s the million-dollar question.
Eubanks Joins the Fray for a Roster Spot
Alongside Konchar, the Knicks also inked big man Drew Eubanks to a camp deal. The former Kings forward is also going to be battling it out for one of those coveted final spots on the roster. For a team that just won it all, you’d think they’d have everything locked down, but clearly, the front office sees value in bringing in competition to sharpen things up. Eubanks is a classic camp signing, someone who’s gotta come in and earn his keep to make the team.
So, what’s next for these guys? Konchar and Eubanks are officially competing for a roster spot as training camp gets underway. For Konchar, it’s a chance to prove his 28.4% three-point woes are behind him and that his best form, where he can be a sniper and a rebounding menace, is still there. For Eubanks, it’s about showing he belongs on a championship-caliber squad. Every drill, every scrimmage, every moment counts. The champs aren’t just handing out spots, you gotta fight for them.
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Originally reported by Posting and Toasting.
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