Knicks Rumors: Obi Toppin's Brother Jacob Agrees to 2-Way Contract After NBA Draft

Jacob Toppin will be joining older brother Obi on the New York Knicks ahead of the 2023-24 season.

ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported the former Kentucky forward agreed to a two-way contract with the team following the 2023 NBA draft.

Toppin averaged 12.4 points and 6.8 rebounds with the Wildcats in 2022-23.

While likely coincidental, Toppin's arrival in New York comes as Obi's long-term future with the Knicks is in question.

The 2020 first-round pick is eligible to become a free agent next summer, so the team might look to move on now when it can still get something of value in return.

SNY's Ian Begley reported Thursday that "will work together to try and find a new home for Toppin" if head coach Tom Thibodeau is unable to carve out a bigger role for him in the rotation.

Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News filed a similar report, citing Obi and Evan Fournier as trade chips because both have "no clear path to playing time."

Regardless of whether his brother sticks around or not, Jacob Toppin now has the opportunity to play his way into the Association. Those Knicks jerseys with "Toppin" on the back might not be totally outdated next season.