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Jack Kayil scores team-high 19 points vs. Detroit

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Jack Kayil

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Jack Kayil finished Monday’s win over the Pistons with 19 points (6-of-13 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), one rebound, four assists, three steals and three three-pointers.

After a solid effort in his Knicks summer debut on Saturday, Kayil looked more comfortable on Monday. A reason for this may have been his insertion into the starting lineup, as the Knicks held out Mohamed Diawara and Pacôme Dadiet. More of the offense ran through players like Kayil, Tyler Nickel (nine points, six rebounds and three three-pointers) and Dillon Jones (18 points, six rebounds, four assists, one steal and two three-pointers), with Oziyah Sellers (10 points, seven rebounds and one assist) contributing off the bench. The lingering question for Kayil is where he’ll play his basketball next season. While the rookie has said he would prefer to remain in the NBA, the Knicks may stash him overseas to save cap space.

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Tyler Nickel provided a boost off the bench with 11 points (3-of-11 FGs), two rebounds, two steals and one three-pointer against the Raptors on Tuesday.

Nickel didn’t see the floor much in New York’s first two preseason games, but with the starters resting, he played a significant role in this one. He didn’t shoot the ball well from deep despite being a strong shooting prospect, but he was still able to score in double figures. Nickel likely won’t see the floor much this season, and there is no reason for managers to have him rostered outside of deep dynasty leagues.
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Jack Kayil re-signed with ALBA Berlin on a contract that runs through the 2030-31 season.

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Jack Kayil finished Saturday’s loss to the Spurs with 12 points (5-of-14 FGs), five rebounds, three assists, two steals and two three-pointers.

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Kam Jones tallied 23 points (9-of-14 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, one assist, one steal and two three-pointers in Wednesday’s exhibition against the Bulls.

Jones, a former Marquette basketball star, returned to Milwaukee on a two-way deal in July. With numerous rotation players sitting, Jones went off against the Bulls, scoring 23 points on a high field-goal percentage. This changes nothing about his outlook in redraft leagues; there’s no need to draft or roster him. However, managers in deep dynasty leagues can afford to hold onto Jones a bit longer.
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