{
  "id": 7731564,
  "title": "Knicks reportedly sign $21M 7-year high-motor veteran to pair with Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/knicks-reportedly-sign-21m-7-year-high-motor-veteran-to-pair-with",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T07:18:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/knicks-reportedly-sign-21m-7-071841969.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New York Knicks have reportedly signed 30-year-old free agent forward John Konchar to a seven-year, $21 million contract. Konchar, who is entering his eighth NBA season, will provide the team with valuable depth and reliability. The Knicks acquired Konchar from the Utah Jazz in a trade that sent Josh Green and cash to the Jazz. As one of the top free agents available, Konchar caught the attention of multiple teams, including the Knicks, Toronto Raptors, Miami Heat, and Orlando Magic.",
  "summary": "The New York Knicks are looking to win back to back championships. They just agreed to a deal with the top free agent, bolstering their roster.",
  "key_points": [
    "Knicks sign John Konchar to $21M, 7-year deal",
    "Veteran adds depth, reliability to roster",
    "Konchar acquired from Utah Jazz in trade"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}