Former Kansas guard Kevin McCullar Jr. has landed another NBA chance, signing a two-way contract with the Toronto Raptors, the team announced Thursday, Nov. 5.
For McCullar, 25, it’s a fresh opening after spending the previous two seasons with the New York Knicks. Toronto is bringing in a player who has already flashed value at both the NBA and G League levels, even if his time in New York came in short bursts.
McCullar appeared in 21 NBA games for the Knicks during the 2025-26 season, putting up 2.4 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 7.4 minutes per game. His bigger impact came with Westchester, where he was far more productive in 14 G League appearances, including 13 starts. There, he averaged 16.8 points, 6.2 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game.
According to the Toronto Raptors’ official announcement, McCullar was taken 56th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Phoenix Suns before his draft rights were traded to New York.
Before turning pro, McCullar put together a strong college run that started with three seasons at Texas Tech and finished with two years at Kansas. His final season in Lawrence stood out most. In 2023-24, he averaged 17.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 3.7 assists over 25 games, earned First Team All-Big 12 honors and became one of Bill Self’s most important players.
At Kansas, McCullar’s value came from doing a little bit of everything. He could score, defend, rebound and set up teammates, which made him one of the most versatile pieces on the roster.
The move also fills Toronto’s final available two-way roster spot, according to Sportsnet. McCullar was released by the Knicks in October to make room for Dalton Knecht.
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