Knicks' Svi Mykhailiuk: Contract guaranteed for 2022-23
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The Knicks guaranteed Mykhailiuk's contract for 2022-23 on Saturday, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
Mykhailiuk is on his fifth team in as many seasons. His contract being guaranteed is somewhat surprising as he is averaging just 3.3 minutes across 12 appearances in 2022-23.
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Knicks' Svi Mykhailiuk: Makes rare appearance Friday
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Mykhailiuk closed with zero points (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and one steal over three minutes during Friday's 114-91 victory over the Bulls.
Mykhailiuk saw playing time for just the 10th time this season, continuing what has been an uneventful campaign thus far. Given he is yet to exceed seven minutes in any appearance, Mykhailiuk can be safely ignored in all fantasy formats.
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Knicks' Svi Mykhailiuk: Dominates in season debut
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Mykhailiuk posted 35 points (12-29 FG, 4-15 3Pt, 4-6 3Pt), 11 rebounds, seven steals and two assists in 37 minutes during Monday's 131-111 win over the Go-Go.
Mykhailiuk posted a game-high 35 points during his first appearance for the Westchester Knicks in 2022-23. Despite struggling from range, Mykhailiuk's rebounding, defensive contributions, and volume scoring helped the team secure a 20-point victory.
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Knicks' Svi Mykhailiuk: Returns to parent club
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Mykhailiuk was recalled from Westchester following Monday's G League game against Capital City.
Mykhailiuk's stint with Westchester lasted less than one day, as he's been directed to return to the Knicks' following Monday's G League action.
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Knicks' Svi Mykhailiuk: Sent to G League
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Mykhailiuk will join the Westchester Knicks of the G League on Monday.
Mykhailiuk has appeared in just seven NBA games this season, averaging 3.3 minutes per contest. It doesn't seem likely that he remains in the G League for too long, but he should be heavily involved for the duration of his time with the team.
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Knicks' Svi Mykhailiuk: Notches eight in return to floor
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Mykhailiuk (back) compiled eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt) and a steal over seven minutes in his return to action during Friday's preseason game versus the Pacers.
Mykhailiuk missed Tuesday's contest while dealing with a back issue, but it appears the problem was minor and he's back in the fold. He figures to supply bench depth for the Knicks during the regular season.
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Knicks' Svi Mykhailiuk: Questionable Friday
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Mykhailiuk is questionable for Friday's game against Indiana due to a sore lower back.
Mykhailiuk missed Tuesday's preseason opener against the Pistons, and he's apparently dealing with a back issue that jeopardizes his availability for Friday's matchup. If he's unable to play, more minutes could be available for Jalen Harris, Trevor Keels and Miles McBride.
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Knicks' Svi Mykhailiuk: Does not play Tuesday
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Mykhailiuk (undisclosed) did not play in Tuesday's preseason matchup with the Pistons.
Mykhailiuk is facing an uphill battle to make the Knicks' roster. Without being able to perform in the preseason, it'll be hard for him to show his value to the team. His next opportunity to play will be Friday versus Indiana.
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Knicks' Svi Mykhailiuk: Dealing with undisclosed injury
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Knicks head coach Tom Thibodeau said Monday that Mykhailiuk (undisclosed) is questionable for Tuesday's preseason game against the Pistons, Fred Katz of The Athletic reports.
The extent of Mykhailiuk's injury is unclear, but if it's severe enough to force him to miss extended time during training camp, it'll be difficult for the Kansas product to make New York's initial roster. The 2018 second-round pick posted 4.6 points and 1.6 rebounds in 12.8 minutes per game over 56 appearances with the Raptors last season.
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Knicks' Svi Mykhailiuk: Signs with Knicks
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Mykhailiuk agreed to a partially guaranteed one-year deal with the Knicks on Sunday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Mykhailiuk averaged 4.6 points and 1.6 rebounds in 12.8 minutes per game over 56 appearances with the Raptors last season but was waived by Toronto in late August. He'll attempt to bounce back on his short-term deal with the Knicks following his disappointing showing in Toronto.
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Svi Mykhailiuk: Let go by Toronto
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The Raptors waived Mykhailiuk on Monday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Mykhailiuk made 56 appearances for the Raptors last season and averaged 4.6 points and 1.6 rebounds across 12.8 minutes. He exercised his $1.9 million player option for the 2022-23 campaign, but Toronto opted to move on from the 2018 second-round pick. The Kansas product shot 40.4 percent from three while playing for Detroit during the 2019-20 season, but he shot a career-worst 30.6 percent last year. He'll likely garner at least some interest from teams in search of floor spacers with the hope that he can regain his 2019-20 form.
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Raptors' Svi Mykhailiuk: Exercises player option for 2022-23
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Mykhailiuk exercised his $1.9 million player option for the 2022-23 campaign, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
Mykhailiuk made 56 appearances for the Raptors last season and averaged 4.6 points and 1.6 rebounds across 12.8 minutes per game. It'll be difficult for the 2018 second-round pick to garner a bigger role during the 2022-23 campaign if he continues to struggle from distance after shooting a career-low 30.3 percent during his first year in Toronto.
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Raptors' Svi Mykhailiuk: Returns to NBA team
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Toronto recalled Mykhailiuk from the G League's Raptors 905 on Wednesday, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports.
Mykhailiuk will rejoin the NBA squad as the Raptors prepare for a matchup Thursday against one of his former teams (Detroit). The 24-year-old turned in a 40-point performance for the 905 in Wednesday's win over the College Park Skyhawks, but the offensive outburst likely won't do much for his chances of earning a regular role in the NBA rotation.
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Raptors' Svi Mykhailiuk: Scores 40 points in G League win
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Mykhailiuk dropped 40 points (11-23 FG, 7-16 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 39 minutes in Wednesday's 128-104 victory over the College Park Skyhawks.
Mykhailiuk played his first G League game in three years Wednesday, but he was immediately back in his element as he led the game in scoring and shot an impressive 47.8 percent from the field and 43.8 percent from deep. He didn't offer much else besides his scoring, but the G League will now be on notice every time he suits up for 905.
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Raptors' Svi Mykhailiuk: Shipped to G League
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Toronto assigned Mykhailiuk to the G League's Raptors 905 on Wednesday, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.
Mykhailiuk and rookie Dalano Banton were sent down to the G League to play in the 905's matchup with the College Park Skyhawks on Wednesday, but both could be back with Toronto in short order. Regardless, Mykhailiuk isn't part of head coach Nick Nurse's rotation, so his potential absence when the Raptors return to action Thursday versus Detroit wouldn't affect how the minutes are divvied out on the wing.
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Raptors' Svi Mykhailiuk: Gets 14 minutes Sunday
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Mykhailiuk scored seven points (2-3 FG, 3-3 FT) and added two rebounds and one assist across 14 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 105-101 win over the Pelicans.
Mykhailiuk was making his second appearance since exiting the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols Friday, but he likely wouldn't have been included in the rotation had Gary Trent (ankle) not sat out the contest. The Raptors list Trent as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Suns, so Mykhailiuk could once again be in line to fill a minor role on the second unit.
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Raptors' Svi Mykhailiuk: Available Friday
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Mykhailiuk (COVID-19 protocols) is off the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Jazz, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Mykhailiuk has missed the past two Raptors games but is returning Friday. Over his past five appearances, he's averaged 6.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 20.8 minutes.
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Raptors' Svi Mykhailiuk: Enters protocols Tuesday
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Mykhailiuk entered COVID-19 protocols Tuesday, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports.
Both Mykhailiuk and Yuta Watanabe became the latest Raptors players to enter protocols, so they'll likely miss at least Toronto's next three games. Mykhailiuk picked up extra minutes while several regulars were stranded in protocols, but he saw just 22 combined minutes in the Raptors' last two contests, so his absence shouldn't carry major fantasy ramifications this week.
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Raptors' Svi Mykhailiuk: Returns to bench role
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Mykhailiuk will come off the bench Tuesday against the 76ers, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.
Mykhailiuk started Sunday against Cleveland and had 10 points (4-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block in 36 minutes, and he'll return to the bench with Pascal Siakam and Gary Trent back from the COVID-19 protocols. The Raptors are still significantly short-handed, so Mykhailiuk should still see plenty of action as a reserve Tuesday.
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Raptors' Svi Mykhailiuk: Raptors-Bulls postponed Wednesday
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Mykhailiuk and the Raptors won't play the Bulls on Wednesday after the NBA postponed the game due to Toronto not having the league-required eight available players for that contest, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Toronto had 12 players listed as out for the contest, including eight members of the roster who are in the NBA's health and safety protocols. After the postponement, the Raptors aren't scheduled to play again until Sunday in Cleveland, where the team will still likely be down several players. With that in mind, Mykhailiuk could be in store for a sizable role when Toronto returns to action.
