The New York Knicks liked what they saw from Luke Kornet and Isaiah Hicks. According to RealGM’s Keith Smith, New York has tendered qualifying offers to both of the undrafted rookies. They are now restricted free agents meaning the Knicks can match any offer.
The New York Knicks have tendered Qualifying Offers to both of their two-way players: Isaiah Hicks and Luke Kornet. Both players are now restricted free agents. The QO is for a two-way contract for 2018-19, which would be the second for both players.
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) June 23, 2018
New York used their G-league team as effectively as any team in the NBA last season.