Getty LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 14: Jack Kayil #77 of the New York Knicks poses for a portrait during the 2026 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot at UNLV on July 14, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Jack Kayil’s immediate future is now official. His NBA ambition remains very much alive.
ALBA Berlin announced Friday that the New York Knicks’ second-round pick signed a five-year contract through the 2030-31 season, confirming that the 20-year-old guard will remain in Germany rather than join the defending NBA champions this fall.
“Jack is staying,” the club declared
Our editorial team includes several staff writers, each contributing their specialized knowledge to enhance the depth and breadth of our event and story coverage.