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Basketball (NBA) · Trades & Free Agency · published 2026-09-30T00:00:00+00:00 · via Hoops Rumors

Knicks Fill Final Two-Way Spot With Jaden Akins

New York signed free agent guard Jaden Akins to a two-way contract, filling its third and final two-way slot. Akins joins Kevin McCullar Jr. and 2026 second-round pick Tyler Nickel on the Knicks' two-way list. The team announced the move.

Expanded Detail

The New York Knicks have completed their three two-way contract slots by signing free agent guard Jaden Akins. He joins Kevin McCullar Jr. and Tyler Nickel, a 2026 second-round pick, on that list. The team announced the move. With the final two-way position filled, New York’s two-way group is now set, marking one small piece of the broader free-agency and roster-building process.

Context

For players in similar roster situations, this may highlight how late free-agent signings can shape opportunity. Knicks followers and those tracking roster construction could view it as a minor depth move. The impact is likely confined to the basketball world, affecting Akins, his teammates, and fans rather than society at large.

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