Knicks Sign Ariel Hukporti to Two-Year Deal with Team Option, Expected to Add Matt Ryan

Nov 4, 2024, 02:43 PM

The New York Knicks and German center Ariel Hukporti have agreed on a standard two-year NBA contract, which includes a team option for the 2025-26 season. Hukporti, who was previously on a two-way contract, has been a valuable addition to the Knicks' frontcourt. This move brings the Knicks' roster up to 13 players, with one more player needed to meet the minimum roster requirement of 14 by the November 5 deadline. Hukporti's contract will count $1,070,699 toward the cap/tax/apron, leaving the Knicks $2.49 million below the second apron. The prorated veteran minimum as of November 5 is $1,919,558. The Knicks are expected to sign Matt Ryan to a two-way contract to fill the open roster spot.