Knicks Sign Big Man To 3-Year Deal

The New York Knicks have committed to last year's second-round pick for the long haul, signing center/power forward Jericho Sims to a three-year deal.

The New York Knicks and two-way center Jericho Sims have agreed on a new three-year NBA contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Sims averaged 13.5 minutes and 4.1 rebounds in 41 games as a rookie last season, and now earns a standard deal.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 7, 2022

Previously on a two-way, Sims now has a standard NBA contract, according to NBA Insider Shams Charania.

Sims was drafted by the Knicks in the 2nd round (58th pick) of the 2021 Draft. He averaged 2.2 points and 4.1 rebounds in just 13.5 minutes per game, in 41 contests. 

He'll earn about $6M over the three years of the deal. 

Jericho Sims' new contract with the Knicks is for a little short of $6M over three years, sources say. Half the contract is guaranteed with triggers that would guarantee Year 2 and Year 3 to become fully guaranteed before Labor Day of 2023 and 2024.

— Fred Katz (@FredKatz) July 7, 2022

The Knicks hold an option for the 3rd year, and only half the contract is guaranteed. 

Transferring Sims from a two-way to a standard also opened up a two-way contract for this year's second-round pick for the Knicks, Trevor Keels. 

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