Former Knicks lottery pick leaves NBA for Europe

He joins three former NBA players on the roster.

by Sporting News
Former Knicks lottery pick leaves NBA for Europe

He joins three former NBA players on the roster.

Usa Today

Kevin Knox has found his next home.

Unicaja Malaga announced that they have signed the former New York Knicks forward ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Unicaja Malaga is a Spanish club that competes in the Liga ACB and Basketball Champions League.

Knox will join former NBA players Ignas Brazdeikis, Willy Hernangomez and Matt Thomas on Unicaja's roster.

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The Knicks selected Knox with the No. 9 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft after one season at Kentucky. He spent three seasons in New York before the Knicks traded him to the Atlanta Hawks in January 2022.

Knox also played for the Detroit Pistons, Portland Trail Blazers and Golden State Warriors. He last appeared in the NBA during the 2024-25 season.

Knox spent the 2025-26 season in the G League with the Windy City Bulls. He signed with the Orlando Magic in September 2026 but was waived before the start of the 2026-27 NBA season.

Knox holds career averages of 7.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game in the NBA.

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