The Knicks are signing Svi Mykhailiuk to a one-year, partially assured contract. The transfer was first reported by The Athletic, and confirmed by The Put up.
Mykhailiuk — considered one of two Ukrainian gamers within the NBA — had been on a assured veteran’s minimal deal however was waived by Toronto final month. The 6-foot-7, 205-pound swingman averaged 4.6 factors in 56 video games for the Raptors.
The 25-year-old was born in Cherkasy and has performed on the Ukrainian Nationwide Crew. He helped Ukraine to a Spherical of 16 run at Eurobasket.
“I really feel prefer it’s a wonderful alternative for us to present folks again dwelling some pleasure and take their focus away from the conflict by displaying them nice basketball,” Mykhailiuk stated on the time.
After his nation was invaded by Russia in February, Mykhailiuk and Alex Len launched a press release condemning the invasion.
“An amazing tragedy befell our pricey homeland of Ukraine. We categorically condemn the conflict,” they stated. “Ukraine is a peaceable, sovereign state inhabited by individuals who wish to management their very own future.
“We pray for his or her households, pals, and family and all of the people who find themselves within the territory of Ukraine. We hope for an finish to this horrible conflict as quickly as attainable. Pricey fellow Ukrainians, maintain on! Our power is in unity! We're with you!”
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