The Publish’s Stefan Bondi takes a deep dive into the Knicks’ 2024-25 roster forward of the beginning of coaching camp.
Valuable Achiuwa
Age: 24
Place: F/C
Peak/Weight: 6-8/243
A late signing for frontcourt depth, Achiua has rather a lot to show after a tepid free company market left him with a one-year, $6 million deal. He was a succesful backup final season and can be within the combine for heavy frontcourt minutes once more off the bench.
And Anunoby
Age: 27
Place: F
Peak/Weight: 6-7/240
The model new proprietor of the largest wage in Knicks historical past, Anunoby raises the Knicks’ ceiling along with his versatility on protection. His plus-minus numbers have been outrageously spectacular final season. However questions stay about his availability: Can he keep wholesome?
Mikal bridges
Age: 28
Place: G/F
Peak/Weight: 6-6/209
Reunited along with his pals from Villanova after a disappointing season on the opposite facet, Bridges is again the place he thrived in Phoenix because the third offensive possibility. He’s eligible for a two-year extension on the primary day of coaching camp, however will possible earn way more if he waits to increase subsequent summer season or signal as a free agent in 2026.
Jaylen Brunson
Age: 28
Place: PG
Peak/Weight: 6-2/190
The franchise’s greatest level guard since Clyde Frazier will attempt to prime final season’s heroics. He has recovered from hand surgical procedure and signed till 2029 with a new captain title and stated purpose within the convention finals.
Pakome Dadiet
Age: 19
Place: F
Peak/Weight: 6-7/200
The risky summer season league confirmed that Dadiet is a long-term undertaking, possible destined for the G-League. However the teenage Frenchman has additionally been a participant of intrigue throughout camp because the franchise’s first first-round draft choose since Quentin Grimes.
Josh Hart
Age: 29
Peak/Weight: 6-4/214
Rapidly changing into a kind of sports activities folks heroes who’re beloved past their statistical contributions, Hart, projected as a beginning small ahead, plugs all of the holes that leak. He is by no means been large in observe, although, so coaching camp is not Hart’s time to shine.
Ariel Hookporti
Age: 22
Place: V
Peak/Weight: 6-11/246
Hukporti, a second-round draft choose, matches the mould of Thibodeau’s middle as a giant physique who works nearly completely across the rim. He signed a two-way contract, however has the potential for NBA minutes if there are accidents to the Knicks’ frontcourt. The German confirmed flashes within the Summer season League after struggling an undisclosed meniscus damage throughout the draft, a supply mentioned.
Tyler Kolek
Age: 23
Place: PG
Peak/Weight: 6-1/195
It is a large coaching camp/preseason for Kolek, who has an opportunity to crack the rotation. That does not occur usually for a contender’s second-round draft picks. And it will not be simple. The Knicks’ backcourt is stacked, however Kolek provides one thing different backup guards do not — high-level generalship.
Miles McBride
Age: 24
Place: Z
Peak/Weight: 6-1/195
McBride’s big bounce final season along with his outdoors shot makes us surprise if there’s one other degree in 12 months 4. After the commerce of Karl-Anthony Cities and the departure of Donte DiVincenzo, McBride must be the primary guard off the bench.
Kevin McCullar Jr
Age: 23
Place: F
Peak/Weight: 6-5/206
He drew good comparisons to Hart when he was drafted within the second spherical this 12 months, however McCullar hasn’t performed since March 9 with a knee damage. He missed all of Summer season League and it is unclear if he’ll be prepared for camp.
Marcus Morris
Age: 35
Place: F
Peak/Weight: 6-8/236
The oldest participant on the coaching camp roster (to date), Morris is competing for a non-guaranteed roster spot. His earlier stint with the Knicks in 2019-20 could have been the one constructive from a foul season for the Steve Mills/Scott Perry construct.
Okeke Plague
Age: 26
Place: F
Peak/Weight: 6-7/229
With a non-guaranteed contract and a protracted shot at a roster spot after taking part in sparingly for the Magic final season. Okeke has battled knee accidents all through his profession, together with an ACL tear that derailed his 2019-20 rookie marketing campaign.
Cam Payne
Age: 30
Place: Z
Peak/Weight: 6-3/183
One other Knicks lefty and energetic character who contributed to an NBA finalist in Phoenix simply three years in the past. Theoretically fills a gap as a backup level guard, however must beat out Kolek/McBride to get these minutes.
Mitchell Robinson
Age: 26
Place: V
Peak/Weight: 7-0/250
He is not expected to play until at least December whereas recovering from foot surgical procedure, Robinson’s availability this season is unsure. He is a defensive and rebounding menace when wholesome, however foot issues and facilities are a foul mixture.
Landry Shamet
Age: 27
Place: Z
Peak/Weight: 6-4/190
A veteran capturing guard who arrives at camp in Charleston, South Carolina, and not using a assured contract and in competitors for the ultimate roster spot. Thibodeau values ​​professionalism, sturdy participation in observe and accepting the function on the finish of his bench.
Jericho Sims
Age: 25
Place: V
Peak/Weight: 6-10/250
The one wholesome conventional backup middle on the roster, Sims could make his case for a rotation spot throughout camp and the preseason. Athletically, he’s probably the most proficient on the roster, however must develop offensive strikes whereas staying out of foul hassle.
Jacob Toppin
Age: 24
Place: F
Peak/Weight: 6-8/200
Re-signed to a two-way contract and certain headed to the G-League. Toppin performed for the Westchester Knicks final season however made simply 9 appearances for the senior staff. He missed most of Summer season League after struggling a hip damage.
Karl-Anthony Cities
Place: V
Peak/Weight: 7-0/248
He arrives with the very best credentials for a Knicks middle since Patrick Ewing but also interrogative round his sturdiness (missed a minimum of 20 video games in 4 of the final 5 seasons), rim safety and offensive rebounding. Coaching camp/preseason can be an early indication of whether or not Cities is shopping for what Thibodeau is promoting.
