Jack Kayil, a 20-year-old draft pick for the New York Knicks who is from Germany, says he does not want the team to keep him overseas. In comments made Saturday, Kayil communicates a preference to play closer to the Knicks rather than being stored in an international arrangement. Both outlets frame the statement as a clear message to the organization about his next step and how he wants his development to be handled following the draft. The reports do not describe specific contract terms, league assignments, or a confirmed timetable for where Kayil will play immediately after being drafted. Instead, they focus on his stated desire regarding his location and whether he will remain outside the United States. The Knicks’ plans in response to Kayil’s preference are not detailed in the available coverage, but the comments indicate he is actively shaping expectations about his immediate future.