Simisola Shittu to sign 2-way contract with Knicks

Simisola Shittu will sign a 2-way contract with the New York Knicks, Ian Begley reports.

The forward out of Vanderbilt, who will replace Myles Powell, averaged 14.5 points and 10.1 rebounds for the Westchester Kinicks in the G League Bubble.

This year Shittu played also 3 preseason games with the Chicago Bulls.

Knicks waive guard Myles Powell.

— NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) April 24, 2021

Update: Simi Shittu’s deal with the Knicks may change to a 2-way contract rather than a 10-day pact, per sources. Either way, Shittu’s contract is expected to be finalized soon. https://t.co/s6NIHFofHt

— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) April 24, 2021

Once Knicks add Simi Shittu, they will have a full roster. Shittu & Theo Pinson on two-way deals & 15 players on standard contracts. With deals for Shittu, Myles Powell & Jared Harper, NYK has provided added compensation for Westchester Knicks who played in G League bubble.

— Ian Begley (@IanBegley) April 25, 2021