Rob Dillingham’s next stop could come with the Westchester Knicks, giving the former lottery pick another shot to work his way back into the NBA.
According to The Stein Line’s Jake Fischer, Dillingham is set to sign with the Knicks’ G League affiliate, pending the waivers process. Fischer wrote on X, “Rob Dillingham is signing to the NBA G League, sources say, where the former lottery pick is expected to join the Westchester Knicks, depending on the waivers process,”
The 21-year-old has been searching for a landing spot since being waived by the Charlotte Hornets in September. He has already spent time with two NBA teams across two seasons, beginning with the Minnesota Timberwolves and then the Chicago Bulls.
Dillingham entered the league as the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft after a one-and-done season at Kentucky. His first year in Minnesota was limited, as he averaged 4.5 points and 2.0 assists in 10.5 minutes over 49 games.
His second season brought more opportunity, but not enough to secure a long-term stay. In February, Minnesota sent him to Chicago in a deal that also included Leonard Miller and four second-round picks in exchange for Ayo Dosunmu and Julian Philips. With the Bulls, Dillingham posted 9.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 21.5 minutes across 30 games.
Even with that improved production, Chicago moved on and dealt him to the Hornets for Buddy Hield, only for Charlotte to release him.
If the G League stint goes as planned, Dillingham could put himself back in the mix for the Knicks. He would bring speed, energy, and quickness off the bench, though New York’s backcourt is already crowded with Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Landry Shamet, Miles McBride, Tyler Kolek, Jose Alvarado, and Jordan Clarkson.
The Toronto Raptors also looked into Dillingham before ultimately choosing Kevin McCullar Jr.
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