BREAKING NEWS: Knicks bring back talented combo forward on two-way deal

The Knicks signed forward Jacob Toppin to another Exhibit 10 two-way contract on Wednesday. The team announced the news on their official PR X page earlier this week.

.@nyknicks Sign Jacob Toppin to Two-Way Contract pic.twitter.com/FBCjRhbfZk

— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) August 14, 2024

Knicks: Jacob Toppin had a strong G League season despite quiet play on the NBA squad

Toppin had an impressive season with the Westchester Knicks in the NBA G League during 2023-24. The 6-foot-8, 200-pound combo forward averaged 19.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.1 blocks, and 0.9 steals per game, shooting 48.2 percent from the field over 25 games.

However, when he joined the Knicks’ NBA squad, the 24-year-old didn’t get much opportunity to showcase his skills. He appeared in only nine games, averaging 4.2 minutes per game and contributing 1.4 points on 55.6 percent shooting from the field.

Toppin will compete for time as the Knicks’ backup forward again in 2024-25