The New York Knicks are monitoring unrestricted free agents John Konchar and Drew Eubanks as they continue evaluating depth options ahead of training camp, according to SNY’s Ian Begley.
“Per SNY sources, guard-forward John Konchar and forward-center Drew Eubanks are among the players on New York’s radar as we draw closer to training camp,” Begley reported Thursday.
Konchar became a free agent after clearing waivers following his release by Minnesota. The Timberwolves acquired him from Utah in the Josh Green trade before using the stretch provision on his contract as part of their effort to create additional financial flexibility.
The 30-year-old split last season between Memphis and Utah, appearing in 56 games with eight starts. He averaged 4.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.5 steals in 19.9 minutes while shooting 47.2% from the field.
Konchar’s role expanded after joining the Jazz. In 26 games with Utah, he averaged 5.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.0 steals and 1.0 block in 26.2 minutes per game.
Across seven NBA seasons, Konchar has appeared in 363 games and owns career averages of 4.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists. Begley described him as a strong rebounder, defender and offensive connector who can also provide perimeter shooting.
Eubanks would give New York another veteran option in the frontcourt after the Knicks lost Mitchell Robinson to Boston and Ariel Hukporti to Philadelphia during the offseason.
The 29-year-old center spent last season with Sacramento, averaging 5.2 points and 3.0 rebounds in 13.1 minutes across 42 games, including 11 starts. He shot 59.6% from the field.
Eubanks has played 426 regular-season games over eight NBA seasons, averaging 5.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 0.8 blocks while shooting 60.3% from the field. His most productive stretch came with Portland in 2021-22, when he averaged 14.5 points and 8.5 rebounds in 22 games.
New York already added Andre Drummond on a one-year minimum deal to help replace Robinson’s rebounding and interior presence. Eubanks could provide another low-cost center behind Karl-Anthony Towns and Drummond if the Knicks decide they need additional frontcourt depth.
Konchar, meanwhile, would fit a wing rotation that already includes OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, Josh Hart, Landry Shamet and Mohamed Diawara. His rebounding and defensive versatility could be particularly useful for a team that values role players capable of contributing without needing significant offensive usage.
The defending champions finished 53-29 last season before beating San Antonio in five games in the NBA Finals. New York has largely focused on retaining its championship core while managing payroll concerns around future extensions for Towns and Josh Hart.
