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Knicks bring rookie Trevor Keels back on a two-way contract

After becoming a free agent, rookie Trevor Keels is back with the Knicks on a two-way contract.

After briefly becoming a free agent, rookie guard Trevor Keels is back with the New York Knicks after the team opted to re-sign him to a two-way contract.

Keels originally signed a two-way contract and spent the majority of the season in the G League with the Westchester Knicks. The team converted him to a 10-day contract on Feb. 23 but opted against re-signing him at the conclusion of that deal.

He is back with the team now on a two-way contract.

The 42nd pick has made two appearances with New York this season. He logged 57 seconds on Oct. 21 in the second game of the season and three minutes on March 1 on his 10-day contract. He scored three points and one rebound in that outing.

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The 19-year-old is averaging 13.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.1 assists on 41.1% shooting from the field in 34 games with Westchester. He has recorded eight 20-point games, including a season-high 27 points and seven 3-pointers on Nov. 22.

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Trevor Keels becomes free agent after 10-day contract with Knicks

Keels logged one appearance with the Knicks on his 10-day contract.

After spending time with the New York Knicks, rookie Trevor Keels is now a free agent after the team opted against signing him to a second 10-day contract, according to Steve Popper of Newsday.

Keels was previously signed to a two-way contract with New York and spent the majority of the season with the Westchester Knicks in the G League. The team converted him to a 10-day contract on Feb. 23 to meet the league-mandated 14-player roster minimum.

Teams can sign players to a second 10-day contract or for the rest of the season, but the Knicks instead let his deal expire. He is now a free agent and will return to Westchester.

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Keels has made two appearances with New York this season. He logged 57 seconds on Oct. 21 in their second game of the season and then three minutes on March 1 on his 10-day contract. He scored three points and one rebound in that outing.

The 19-year-old is averaging 13.9 points, 3.2 assists and 3.2 rebounds on 40.9% shooting from the field in 33 games with Westchester. He has recorded seven 20-point games, including a season-high 27 points and seven 3-pointers on Nov. 22.

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Knicks sign rookie guard Trevor Keels to 10-day contract

Keels is averaging 13.9 points, 3.2 assists and 3.2 rebounds in 30 games in the G League this season.

The New York Knicks on Thursday signed rookie guard Trevor Keels to a 10-day contract after a productive season in the G League, the team announced.

Keels, the 42nd pick, was previously signed to a two-way contract and has spent the majority of the season with the Westchester Knicks. They needed to sign at least one player to meet the league-mandated 14-player roster minimum after their recent trades.

The signing likely means the team will sign Keels to a second 10-day contract and then for the rest of the season. They like what he brings to the team and want to keep him around to develop within their system.

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He has logged just 57 seconds this season in the NBA as the team prioritized playing time for him with Westchester. Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau believes the minutes in the G League will ultimately help him adjust to the competition level.

Keels is averaging 13.9 points, 3.2 assists and 3.2 rebounds on 41.4% shooting from the field in 30 games with Westchester. He has recorded seven 20-point games, including a season-high 27 points and seven 3-pointers on Nov. 22.

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Knicks’ Tom Thibodeau explains importance of G League for Trevor Keels

Keels is averaging 13.5 points, 3.2 assists and 2.9 rebounds in 26 games with the Westchester Knicks this season.

New York Knicks rookie Trevor Keels has spent the majority of the season in the G League, and head coach Tom Thibodeau believes that experience will work wonders for the 42nd pick.

Keels, who is signed to a two-way contract, is averaging 13.5 points, 3.2 assists and 2.9 rebounds on 41.2% shooting from the field in 26 games with the Westchester Knicks. He has scored in double figures 18 times, including a season-high 27 points on Nov. 22.

He has logged just 57 seconds this season in the NBA as the team prioritized playing time for him with Westchester. The minutes in the G League will help him transition to the NBA and adjust to the competition level.

Thibodeau holds those minutes in the G League in high regard.

I think for any young player coming in, the actual playing is important. I think trial and error is a big part of learning so the more minutes you get on the court. … We look at the G League in a very positive way because I think it is the second-best league outside of the NBA. When you’re getting that type of experience, that’s going to help you just continue to grow and learn. All of the things that you’re working on in practice, you can try them in the game and just focus on that improvement.

Keels entered the season highly touted for his defensive ability and potential to develop into a 3-and-D player. Though he is converting 32.5% from 3-point range, he has shown some improvement of late: He is shooting 45% (23-of-51) from beyond the arc since Jan. 11.

The assignments in the G League appear to be paying off for Keels, who has had some strong moments throughout the year. With some more improvement and development, Keels could eventually join the Knicks’ rotation.

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Part of Keels’ comfort level with the …

Part of Keels’ comfort level with the Knicks is his familiarity with two of their players, fellow Dukies RJ Barrett and Cam Reddish. He has a prior relationship with both players and has spoken to them since the Knicks drafted him.And he also loves the idea of being able to play at the Garden, the site of his best college performance. “I can’t wait to play there again. The Garden is amazing,” Keels said. “I laugh with my dad, how lucky I am to go play in Cameron [Indoor Stadium] and play in the Garden. It’s just crazy.”

Knicks to sign Duke guard Trevor Keels to two-way contract

The former Duke guard will reportedly sign a two-way contract with the Knicks.

Former Duke guard Trevor Keels will reportedly sign a two-way contract with the New York Knicks, according to Fred Katz of The Athletic.

Keels, the 42nd pick in the NBA draft, averaged 11.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 36 games as a freshman last season. He shot 41.9% from the field and was third on the team in scoring.

His 44 total steals were second-most on the team.

The Knicks opened up a two-way spot for Keels after they signed Jericho Sims to a three-year contract. Keels is expected to compete in the upcoming Las Vegas Summer League when the Knicks begin their schedule on Friday versus the Golden State Warriors.

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Keels will split his time between New York and the Westchester Knicks in the NBA G League. He is eligible to spend no more than 50 games in the NBA and will earn a flat salary equal to 50% of the minimum salary applicable to a player with zero years of service.

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ACC players selected in the 2022 NBA draft

Who from the Irish’s conference have made the jump?

For the fourth time since 1999, a Duke player was the first overall selection of the NBA draft. That also made it the ninth consecutive year in which the ACC had one of its players taken within the first four picks. The conference had a decent night overall, but the 2022 NBA Draft particularly was amazing for Duke, like that surprises anyone. Meanwhile, Notre Dame saw one of its own selected in the first round, which had not happened in seven years.

While it would be nice to guarantee that all of these players will hit it big in the NBA, we all know that’s unlikely. Some might be future superstars, and others might not even register a single minute in the league. Time will let all of these careers play out, and it’s not really the time to speculate on who will be good or bad. This is the time for them to celebrate the next chapter of their lives.

Here are the ACC players who were drafted by NBA teams in 2022: