Rob Dillingham is hoping to return to the NBA after being waived by the Charlotte Hornets in September. Dillingham has yet to find a home in the league, playing for two teams—the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Chicago Bulls—in two seasons.
He will have a chance to audition for the New York Knicks, as he is set to sign with the Westchester Knicks in the NBA G League, according to The Stein Line's Jake Fischer.
“Rob Dillingham is signing to the NBA G League, sources say, where the former lottery pick is expected to join the Westchester Knicks, depending on the waivers process,” wrote Fischer on X.
The 21-year-old Dillingham was the No. 8 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft after a one-and-done stint at Kentucky. He, however, barely played in his rookie year with the Timberwolves, averaging 4.5 points and 2.0 assists per 10.5 minutes in 49 games.
His situation did not change in his sophomore year. In February, he was traded to the Bulls, along with Leonard Miller and four second-round picks, in exchange for Ayo Dosunmu and Julian Philips. He had his moments with the Bulls, tallying 9.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per 21.5 minutes in 30 games.
Dillingham's solid showing, however, was not enough to convince the front office to keep him. The Bulls traded him to the Hornets in exchange for Buddy Hield, but he was released.
Article Continues BelowIf everything goes well in the NBA G League, Dillingham could land on the Knicks. He could provide energy, speed, and quickness off the bench, although the defending champions are already stacked in the backcourt, with Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, Landry Shamet, Miles McBride, Tyler Kolek, Jose Alvarado, and Jordan Clarkson.
The Toronto Raptors considered acquiring Dillingham before going with Kevin McCullar Jr.