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Ex-Spur Samanic signs with Knicks

The Spurs 2019 No. 19 pick is heading to the Big Apple on a two-way deal.

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SAN ANTONIO — According to a report, former Spurs forward Luka Samanic has signed a two-way deal with the Knicks following his release from San Antonio.

The New York Knicks and former Spurs first-round pick Luka Samanic have agreed on a two-way contract, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 15, 2021

Samanic played two seasons for the Spurs, averaging 3.8 points and 2.2 rebounds in 9.9 minutes over 36 games.

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Originally selected by San Antonio with the 19th pick of the 2019 NBA Draft, he appeared in 39 games for the Austin Spurs in the NBA G League, averaging 16.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 29.1 minutes.

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Following his release from the Spurs, Jakob Poeltl spoke about his former teammate.

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Samanic and the Knicks will make their lone visit to San Antonio on Dec. 7.

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