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Knicks sign UCLA’s Kris Wilkes after NBA Draft

The Knicks stayed busy once the NBA Draft ended.

They signed UCLA standout Kris Wilkes to a two-way deal at the conclusion of the second round Thursday night, according to ESPN.

The 6-foot-8 wing averaged a team-leading 17.4 points points per game last season along with 4.8 rebounds while shooting 43.3 percent from the field. The 20-year-old played two seasons with the Bruins.

That marked the end of what was a crowd-pleasing night for the Knicks, who selected RJ Barrett No. 3 overall, drawing roars from fans at Barclays Center.

In the second round, the Knicks traded up from No.