Knicks Retain Jack Kayil’s NBA RightsThe Knicks acquired Kayil’s draft rights after the Houston Rockets selected him with the No. Giving Kayil a standard contract would have further complicated the Knicks’ limited room below the second apron. NBA Summer League Showed Promise and Needed GrowthKayil initially hoped to begin his NBA career immediately. His four-game Summer League appearance demonstrated why the Knicks invested in him — and why additional development could help. It gives Kayil a familiar place to grow.