Kevin Knox II Bio
Kevin Devon Knox II is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G League. He plays the power forward and small forward positions and is listed at 6 feet 8 inches tall and 215 pounds. Knox first rose to national attention as a top high school recruit, then starred for one season at the University of Kentucky before entering the NBA.
Selected ninth overall by the New York Knicks in the 2018 NBA draft, Knox has played professionally since 2018 across several NBA and G League franchises. He is also a two-time FIBA gold medalist with USA Basketball and a signed Puma athlete.
Early Life and Background
Kevin Devon Knox II was born on August 11, 1999, in Phoenix, Arizona. He later grew up in the Tampa, Florida area, where he attended Tampa Catholic High School. His family has a strong athletic foundation that shaped his early development in basketball.
His father, Kevin Knox, is a former NFL wide receiver, and that athletic background influenced Kevin’s path into competitive sports. Knox has two younger brothers, Kobe and Karter, who also play competitive basketball. The brothers have built a basketball tradition within the family, with Kobe playing college basketball for South Florida and Karter, a former five-star recruit, playing college basketball for the University of Arkansas.
Path to Basketball
As a junior at Tampa Catholic High School, Knox averaged 30.1 points, 11.2 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, leading the Crusaders to regional and district championships and a runner-up finish at the 2016 Florida Class 4A semifinals. That summer, he joined the AAU program E1T1 United on the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL) Circuit, where he posted 19.6 points and 7.6 rebounds per game and scored a career-high 28 points in a win against All Ohio Red on May 14, 2016.
In his senior season, Knox averaged 28.5 points and 11.3 rebounds per game while leading Tampa Catholic to a 25–6 record. He played in the McDonald’s All-American Game and the Jordan Brand Classic. Regarded as a five-star recruit and one of the top players in the 2017 class, Knox committed to the University of Kentucky on May 6, 2017, choosing the Wildcats over Duke, Florida State, Missouri, and North Carolina.
Kevin Knox II Career
College Career (2017–2018)
In his lone season at Kentucky, Knox led the Wildcats to a 10–8 SEC record and a fourth-place finish in the conference, pacing the team with 15.9 points per game. He was named to the SEC All-Rookie Team and First Team All-SEC. Knox helped Kentucky turn their season around in time to win the SEC Tournament, totaling 18 points and seven rebounds in the championship game against Tennessee. He was also named SEC Freshman of the Year.
In the 2018 NCAA Tournament, Kentucky was considered to have a favorable path to the Final Four, but the Wildcats fell to Kansas State, with Knox posting 13 points and eight rebounds in the loss. On April 6, 2018, Knox declared for the 2018 NBA draft and hired an agent, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.
New York Knicks (2018–2022)
Knox was selected ninth overall by the New York Knicks in the 2018 NBA draft, and on July 5, 2018, the team announced his signing. He made his NBA debut on October 17 against the Atlanta Hawks, coming off the bench for ten points, two steals, and a block in a 126–107 win. Two days later, he scored a team-high 17 points with six rebounds in a loss to the Brooklyn Nets, before spraining his left ankle the following game against the Boston Celtics.
On December 1, 2018, Knox scored a then-career-high 26 points with four rebounds, four assists, a steal, and a block in an overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks. He went on to earn the Eastern Conference’s NBA Rookie of the Month Award for December 2018, then set a new career high of 31 points with seven rebounds and two steals on January 13, 2019, against the Philadelphia 76ers. His production dipped during his sophomore season, when he averaged 6.4 points in 17.9 minutes per game. On December 21, 2020, the Knicks exercised their fourth-year option on Knox. During the 2020–21 season, the Knicks finished 41–31 and qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2013, and Knox made his playoff debut on May 30, 2021, scoring two points in a Game 4 loss to the Atlanta Hawks.
Atlanta Hawks (2022)
On January 13, 2022, the Knicks traded Knox and a protected future first-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Cam Reddish, Solomon Hill, a 2025 second-round pick, and cash considerations. Knox debuted for Atlanta on January 19 with two points in a 134–122 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. In the playoffs against the Miami Heat, he scored a then-playoff career-high 10 points in Game 1 on April 17, 2022, then surpassed that with 12 points in a Game 4 loss on April 24, 2022.
Detroit Pistons (2022–2023)
On August 1, 2022, Knox signed with the Detroit Pistons. He debuted for Detroit on October 19 with three points and three rebounds in a 113–109 win over the Orlando Magic. On November 23, 2022, he scored a season-high 21 points with three rebounds and a career-high six made 3-pointers in a 125–116 win over the Utah Jazz.
Portland Trail Blazers (2023)
Knox was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers on February 9, 2023, in a four-team deal also involving the Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors. He debuted on February 13 with four points and two rebounds in a 127–115 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. On April 8, 2023, he set a season high with 30 points and 11 rebounds in a 136–125 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. He re-signed with Portland on October 2, 2023, but was waived on October 21, 2023, before the start of the regular season.
Return to Detroit and G League Stints (2023–2024)
Knox rejoined the Detroit Pistons on November 8, 2023. On January 12, 2024, he scored a season-high 19 points with seven rebounds in a 112–110 loss to the Houston Rockets. He was traded to the Utah Jazz on February 8, 2024, alongside a second-round pick and the rights to Gabriele Procida, and was waived the following day. On March 1, 2024, Knox joined the Rip City Remix of the NBA G League.
Santa Cruz Warriors and Golden State Warriors (2024–2025)
After playing for the Golden State Warriors during the 2024 NBA Summer League, Knox signed with the Warriors on September 25, 2024, but was waived on October 19, 2024. He then joined the Santa Cruz Warriors on October 28, 2024. After averaging 21.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists across 28 games for Santa Cruz, the Golden State Warriors signed Knox to a 10-day contract on February 19, 2025. He debuted for Golden State on February 21, 2025, with five points and one rebound in a 132–108 win over the Sacramento Kings, then signed a second 10-day deal on March 1, 2025, before being signed for the rest of the 2024–25 season on March 22, 2025. In the playoffs, he posted 14 points, four rebounds, and two assists in a Game 5 loss to the Houston Rockets on April 30, 2025.
Windy City Bulls (2025–Present)
On October 8, 2025, Knox signed with the Chicago Bulls and was waived the same day, then joined the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G League. On March 16, 2026, he set a career high with 40 points, 12 rebounds, and four assists in a 116–115 victory over the Wisconsin Herd.
Driving Style and Strengths
Knox is a versatile forward with size, length, and shooting range that allow him to play both power forward and small forward. He has shown the ability to score at multiple levels, including stretches as a reliable three-point shooter, and his rebounding has been a consistent contribution throughout his career.
Notable Events and Milestones
Knox’s career has included multiple career-high scoring nights, a McDonald’s All-American selection in 2017, two FIBA gold medals with USA Basketball at the 2015 FIBA Americas U16 Championship and 2016 FIBA U17 World Championship, and a 40-point career high set with the Windy City Bulls in 2026.
Kevin Knox II Career Wins
Knox’s professional career has been built across several NBA and NBA G League stops, beginning with his first NBA contract with the New York Knicks in 2018 and continuing through stints with the Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, Portland Trail Blazers, Golden State Warriors, and the Windy City Bulls.
NBA Highlights
Knox has played for the New York Knicks, Atlanta Hawks, Detroit Pistons, Portland Trail Blazers, and Golden State Warriors, reaching the NBA playoffs with the Knicks in 2021 and the Hawks in 2022. He set a career high of 31 points with the Knicks on January 13, 2019, and later recorded a 30-point, 11-rebound game with the Trail Blazers on April 8, 2023.
Other Wins and Performances
At the collegiate level, Knox won the SEC Tournament with Kentucky in 2018 and was named SEC Freshman of the Year and First Team All-SEC. He was also a McDonald’s All-American and Florida Mr. Basketball in 2017, and he won two FIBA gold medals with USA Basketball at the U16 and U17 levels in 2015 and 2016.
Kevin Knox II Family
Family Background and Basketball Lineage
Knox is the son of former NFL wide receiver Kevin Knox, who passed an athletic background down to his children. Kevin’s two younger brothers, Kobe and Karter Knox, are also basketball players, with Kobe playing college basketball for the South Florida Bulls and Karter, a former five-star recruit, playing for the University of Arkansas.
Personal Life
Off the court, Knox signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Puma on September 4, 2018. He continues to be active in his community and brand partnerships while pursuing his professional basketball career.
2025 Season Performance
Kevin Knox II’s 2025 season was split between the NBA and the NBA G League. He began the year with the Santa Cruz Warriors, where he averaged 21.8 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 2.4 assists across 28 games, a strong statistical stretch that helped him earn another NBA opportunity. His play in the G League caught the attention of the Golden State Warriors, who signed him to a 10-day contract on February 19, 2025, before converting that into a contract for the rest of the 2024–25 season on March 22, 2025.
With Golden State, Knox appeared in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, including a Game 5 performance of 14 points, four rebounds, and two assists against the Houston Rockets on April 30, 2025. His time in the playoffs reinforced his ability to contribute at the NBA level after dominant G League production.
Looking ahead, Knox joined the Windy City Bulls organization in October 2025, continuing his role as a versatile forward capable of scoring in bunches. With his scoring ability, rebounding, and prior NBA experience, Knox remains a player to watch as he builds his next chapter in professional basketball.