Nalod wrote:My hope is Dink is doing what Yankees did with Derek Jeter back in the day. Let him play thru mistakes and develop?
Creating opportunities perhaps.

Dink is doing just that in the GLeague but I haven't really watched and only pay attention to boxscores.

Anyone been actually watching to see his dev path? I know he got the ball in his hands and shoots a ton. McCullar did the same while with team.

McCullar shot like 20% in Gleague from downtown so it's utterly shocking what he is doing at the NBA level over the past couple of months. Since Xmas, McCullar shooting 42% from 3

Dink https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1641825/

McCullar https://stats.gleague.nba.com/player/1641755/

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LivingLegend wrote:Trevor Keels put up 46 last night on 16-18 shooting -- another example of G-League #s being tough to judge.

Ha I was just gonna post this.

He is also shooting 46% from 3 on high volume just like Deuce did, so don’t know of that growth and development or watered down league.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/gleague/players/k/keelstr01d.html

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A little bit of both. His fitness level looks way better than it was his. But did you see the defense in that clip? If a guy went 3-3 from three I'd think I'd up my defensive identity. Keels hits 8 threes in a row and he's still getting open shots.

Outside of those things he looked super strong for his age and had a nice shooting stroke --- he fooled me as I thought he might be good.

Wouldn't be shocking if he has found something - would think a place like Miami might get him into great shape to give him a chance....though maybe he was already with the Heat.

ramtour420 wrote:Does he box out?

He botoxes

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Can another team lock him up? I really think the Knicks. I know the Knicks traded for his G-League rights.

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martin wrote:

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Can another team lock him up? I really think the Knicks. I know the Knicks traded for his G-League rights.

I think the answer is No, because he signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Knicks, which amounts to a non guaranteed version of the 1 year vet min (Nalod pointed this out earlier), same as what Mo Diawara has but not guaranteed so he can be cut any time by Knicks.

Some more details of the different type of Gleague contracts

https://www.reddit.com/r/lakers/comments/1m5llag/g_league_twoway_and_exhibit_10_rules/

G League, Two-way and Exhibit 10 rules

After reading a lot of posts many are confused about how these rules work for players and teams. Here are the basics on each of these.

The rules for G League players primarily revolve around their status with NBA teams, including standard contract players, two-way players, and assignment players, with G League teams also having their own roster and player eligibility rules. G League players are eligible for various types of contracts, including the ability to sign with NBA parent clubs. Players under standard G League contracts are essentially free agents and can be signed by any NBA team. However, two-way players are under contract with a specific NBA team and can only be signed by that team. Additionally, players on assignment from an NBA team to the G League are still under contract with that NBA team and can be recalled at any time.

G League Standard NBA Contract Players:

NBA teams can assign players with less than three years of NBA service to their G League affiliate, who remain on the NBA roster and can be recalled at any time. Players with more service time may also use the G League for injury rehabilitation. NBA teams can retain up to four players they waive from their training camp rosters, designating them as "affiliate players" who are then automatically allocated to that team's G League affiliate if they sign a G League contract. So basically out of 13 spots on a G League team the parent club can basically protect 7 players from other teams trying to poach them.

Two-Way players

Eligibility: Two-way contracts are for players with three or fewer years of NBA service. Each NBA team can have up to three players on two-way contracts. Playing Time: Players on two-way contracts can spend up to 50 games with their NBA team during the regular season. They spend the rest of the season with their G League affiliate. Compensation: Two-way contracts pay a pro-rated portion of the rookie minimum salary (half the value for 2025-26). The contracts can be partially guaranteed, with a portion of the salary guaranteed if the player isn't waived before the start of the regular season. Players can also have their contracts converted to standard NBA deals, with the salary becoming the NBA minimum for their years of service. Postseason: Two-way players are generally not eligible for the NBA playoffs. However, they can become eligible if their contract is converted to a standard NBA deal before the start of the playoffs. Other Notable Points: Two-way contracts do not count against the salary cap for the NBA team. The NBA introduced two-way contracts in the 2017 offseason to help teams develop young players. Teams can offer these contracts to players who have not yet accumulated significant NBA experience.

Exhibit 10 contracts

Minimum Salary: Exhibit 10 contracts are typically for the league minimum salary. Non-Guaranteed: These contracts are not guaranteed, meaning a team can waive a player without financial penalty before the regular season begins. Training Camp Invite: Exhibit 10 contracts are a common way for teams to bring players to training camp to compete for a roster spot. Conversion to Two-Way Contract: The contract can be converted to a two-way contract (allowing the player to play for both the NBA team and its G League affiliate) before the start of the regular season. Exhibit 10 Bonus: If the player is waived and then signs with the team's G League affiliate, they can earn a bonus (typically between $5,000 and $50,000). G League Affiliate: The bonus incentivizes the player to sign with the team's G League affiliate, allowing the team to retain their rights and develop them. Limited to Six: Teams can have a maximum of six Exhibit 10 contracts at any given time.

Kind of a lot to sift through but gives the basics on each. Another thing to think about is any player that signs a standard G League contract as a free agent with any G league team is free to sign with any NBA team at any time. They are basically free agents playing in the G League.

martin wrote:

EwingsGlass wrote:

martin wrote:

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https://www.twitter.com/sitenyk/status/2010095602693288322

Can another team lock him up? I really think the Knicks. I know the Knicks traded for his G-League rights.

I think the answer is No, because he signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Knicks, which amounts to a non guaranteed version of the 1 year vet min (Nalod pointed this out earlier), same as what Mo Diawara has but not guaranteed so he can be cut any time by Knicks.

Some more details of the different type of Gleague contracts

https://www.reddit.com/r/lakers/comments/1m5llag/g_league_twoway_and_exhibit_10_rules/

G League, Two-way and Exhibit 10 rules

After reading a lot of posts many are confused about how these rules work for players and teams. Here are the basics on each of these.

The rules for G League players primarily revolve around their status with NBA teams, including standard contract players, two-way players, and assignment players, with G League teams also having their own roster and player eligibility rules. G League players are eligible for various types of contracts, including the ability to sign with NBA parent clubs. Players under standard G League contracts are essentially free agents and can be signed by any NBA team. However, two-way players are under contract with a specific NBA team and can only be signed by that team. Additionally, players on assignment from an NBA team to the G League are still under contract with that NBA team and can be recalled at any time.

G League Standard NBA Contract Players:

NBA teams can assign players with less than three years of NBA service to their G League affiliate, who remain on the NBA roster and can be recalled at any time. Players with more service time may also use the G League for injury rehabilitation. NBA teams can retain up to four players they waive from their training camp rosters, designating them as "affiliate players" who are then automatically allocated to that team's G League affiliate if they sign a G League contract. So basically out of 13 spots on a G League team the parent club can basically protect 7 players from other teams trying to poach them.

Two-Way players

Eligibility: Two-way contracts are for players with three or fewer years of NBA service. Each NBA team can have up to three players on two-way contracts. Playing Time: Players on two-way contracts can spend up to 50 games with their NBA team during the regular season. They spend the rest of the season with their G League affiliate. Compensation: Two-way contracts pay a pro-rated portion of the rookie minimum salary (half the value for 2025-26). The contracts can be partially guaranteed, with a portion of the salary guaranteed if the player isn't waived before the start of the regular season. Players can also have their contracts converted to standard NBA deals, with the salary becoming the NBA minimum for their years of service. Postseason: Two-way players are generally not eligible for the NBA playoffs. However, they can become eligible if their contract is converted to a standard NBA deal before the start of the playoffs. Other Notable Points: Two-way contracts do not count against the salary cap for the NBA team. The NBA introduced two-way contracts in the 2017 offseason to help teams develop young players. Teams can offer these contracts to players who have not yet accumulated significant NBA experience.

Exhibit 10 contracts

Minimum Salary: Exhibit 10 contracts are typically for the league minimum salary. Non-Guaranteed: These contracts are not guaranteed, meaning a team can waive a player without financial penalty before the regular season begins. Training Camp Invite: Exhibit 10 contracts are a common way for teams to bring players to training camp to compete for a roster spot. Conversion to Two-Way Contract: The contract can be converted to a two-way contract (allowing the player to play for both the NBA team and its G League affiliate) before the start of the regular season. Exhibit 10 Bonus: If the player is waived and then signs with the team's G League affiliate, they can earn a bonus (typically between $5,000 and $50,000). G League Affiliate: The bonus incentivizes the player to sign with the team's G League affiliate, allowing the team to retain their rights and develop them. Limited to Six: Teams can have a maximum of six Exhibit 10 contracts at any given time.

Kind of a lot to sift through but gives the basics on each. Another thing to think about is any player that signs a standard G League contract as a free agent with any G league team is free to sign with any NBA team at any time. They are basically free agents playing in the G League.

Good post! appreciate the effort to get this clarified.
Westchester is 3-7! Gotta pick it up!

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Facts, as I understand them:

-Dink Pate is a 2023 HS grad, which could line him up for at least two years of NCAA eligibility, starting next season.

-He went undrafted in 2025, has never signed a two-way, and has not played in an NBA game — similar to James Nnaji.

-Like Nnaji, Pate declared and stayed in the NBA Draft, but wasn’t bound at that point by the NCAA’s early-entry withdrawal deadline.

-Key difference: Pate signed an Exhibit 10 with the Knicks — technically an NBA contract — which is where the NCAA could push back on amateurism grounds.

-The NCAA indicated yesterday it plans to fight Charles Bediako’s eligibility claim at Alabama because he “signed three NBA contracts,” seemingly counting Exhibit 10 deals as NBA contracts (in addition to his two-way).

-Pate hasn’t filed an eligibility challenge, but he appears to be keeping the college door open if a guaranteed NBA deal doesn’t materialize by April.