New York Knicks second-round draft pick Jack Kayil has opted to stay overseas instead of making the jump to the NBA in 2026-27. Kayil appears to be favoring such opportunities, as he will reportedly be returning to ALBA Berlin for the 2026-27 season and perhaps even beyond. But it was always going to be difficult for New York to sign Kayil to a standard NBA contract while also remaining under the second apron in team salary. Though not having Kayil in the developmental system in 2026-27 stings, the Knicks retained his draft rights and can find a clear silver lining in the fact that he'll have more opportunities to play and refine his skill set overseas. In doing so, Kayil could ultimately return to NBA negotiations as a more polished version of the player he currently is.