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5 Knicks who will fight to make a name for themselves in training camp

By Jordanna Clark

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 23: Head coach Tom Thibodeau of the New York Knicks looks on in the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on March 23, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 23: Head coach Tom Thibodeau of the New York Knicks looks on in the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on March 23, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) /
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New York Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Dylan Windler
Dylan Windler, Cleveland Cavaliers. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) – New York Knicks /

1: Dylan Windler

One of the surprising moves of the Knicks’ otherwise quiet offseason was when the team signed Dylan Windler to a two-way and waived 2022 second-round pick Trevor Keels. The new CBA allows teams to carry three two-way spots rather than two.

The Cavaliers didn’t extend a qualifying offer to Windler, whom Cleveland drafted with the No. 29 overall pick in 2019. The 26-year-old has struggled with injuries since entering the league and played in only three games in 2022-23 due to an ankle injury. Windler’s played in a total of 84 games throughout his career.

The potential is there for Windler, and New York’s front office recognized that this summer. The Knicks have a surplus of guards on the roster, but if Windler can find his three-point stroke that made him an exciting draft prospect, he could be a candidate to receive minutes in Tom Thibodeau’s rotation.

He’d help his case if he has a strong showing at preseason, where Thibodeau will pay close attention to the new faces.

Windler was a low-risk, high-reward signing for the Knicks, and although he likely won’t see a lot of playing time for New York, he’ll be a player to keep an eye on in Westchester.

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