With Precious Achiuwa and Mitchell Robinson sidelined by injuries, Knicks big man Jericho Sims is getting steady time. However, he’s been reluctant to make impact offensively, Stefan Bondy of the New York Post notes. In 94 minutes this season, he’s taken six total shots. In the Knicks’ three November games, he has one field goal attempt in 42 minutes. This is a pivotal season … [Read more...] about New York Notes: Sims, Knicks Offense, Ryan, Finney-Smith
Knicks, Boo Buie Agree To Two-Way Deal
The Knicks have agreed to sign rookie guard Boo Buie to a two-way contract, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania (Twitter link). He’ll fill the two-way slot that is opening up as a result of Ariel Hukporti‘s promotion to the standard roster. Buie, a 6’2″ guard, went undrafted in June after spending his entire five-year college career at Northwestern. As a super-senior in 2023/24, … [Read more...] about Knicks, Boo Buie Agree To Two-Way Deal
And-Ones: Knueppel, Bailey, Jordan Jersey, Cap Projections, G League Deal
While Duke’s Cooper Flagg is expected to be the top pick in next year’s draft, another Duke freshman has scouts excited too, according to Sam Vecenie of The Athletic. Kon Knueppel is being compared to Rockets lottery pick Reed Sheppard — a highly skilled player with elite shooting ability who was relatively underrated entering the year. If Flagg isn’t the top pick, Rutgers’ Ace … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Knueppel, Bailey, Jordan Jersey, Cap Projections, G League Deal
Atlantic Notes: Kolek, Queta, Dick, Barnes
After playing a rotation role in each of the Knicks‘ first five games, veteran point guard Cameron Payne was unavailable on Monday in Houston due to a hamstring strain. That resulted in rookie guard Tyler Kolek seeing his first meaningful minutes of the season for New York. Kolek was only on the court for 5:32 and was a minus-four in his limited playing time. Still, he knocked … [Read more...] about Atlantic Notes: Kolek, Queta, Dick, Barnes
Knicks Officially Complete Three Roster Moves
The Knicks have formally completed a trio of roster moves, per the NBA’s official transaction log. The three moves, which were previously reported, are as follows: Signed Matt Ryan to a standard contract (story) Promoted Ariel Hukporti from a two-way contract to a standard contract (story) Signed Boo Buie to a two-way contract (story) As we detailed in our individual stories … [Read more...] about Knicks Officially Complete Three Roster Moves