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    Tyler Nickel produced 16 points (6-of-14 FGs), two rebounds, one assist, two blocks and four three-pointers in Saturday’s loss to the Spurs.

    With returnees Mohamed Diawara (zero points, five rebounds, one assist and one block) and Pacôme Dadiet struggling mightily, Nickel has been one of the few bright spots for the Knicks in Las Vegas. After knocking down six three-pointers in Friday’s loss to the Nets, the second-round pick hit four more on Saturday. Putting capable shooters around Jalen Brunson has been a priority of the Knicks’ decision-makers since signing the point guard, and Nickel certainly fits the mold.
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    Diawara, who had his moments during the 2025-26 regular season before falling out of the rotation for the team’s title run, injured his left ring finger during Summer League. While he did need to undergo surgery, the wing has already returned to the court and is expected to be fully ready when the Knicks open training camp in late September. There should once again be opportunities for Diawara to contribute during the regular season, but he is not a player to select in redraft leagues.
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    Selected with the 47th overall pick in June’s draft, Nickel was arguably the Knicks’ best performer at Summer League in Las Vegas. However, a recent lawsuit ruling that now allows players to play five seasons of college basketball may have opened the door for a return to campus. Nickel, who entered his name into the transfer portal in April, is said to be considering the possibility of playing another season of college basketball. According to the Nashville Post, his NIL valuation ranges from $1-1.4 million, likely more money than Nickel would make if he were to agree to a deal with the Knicks. If he does return to college, the Knicks would retain Nickel’s draft rights.
  • After a solid effort in his Knicks summer debut on Saturday, Kayil looked more comfortable on Monday. A reason for this may have been his insertion into the starting lineup, as the Knicks held out Mohamed Diawara and Pacôme Dadiet. More of the offense ran through players like Kayil, Tyler Nickel (nine points, six rebounds and three three-pointers) and Dillon Jones (18 points, six rebounds, four assists, one steal and two three-pointers), with Oziyah Sellers (10 points, seven rebounds and one assist) contributing off the bench. The lingering question for Kayil is where he’ll play his basketball next season. While the rookie has said he would prefer to remain in the NBA, the Knicks may stash him overseas to save cap space.
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    One of the best three-point shooters in the 2026 draft class, Nickel showcased his perimeter prowess in his summer debut. The former Vanderbilt wing shot 6-of-10 from beyond the arc on Friday, standing out on a day when his Knicks teammates combined to go 3-of-29 from three. With the Knicks’ perimeter rotation returning for another title run, Nickel faces long odds of consistently cracking Mike Brown’s rotation. However, if last season indicated anything, it’s that Brown is willing to give everyone a chance throughout the season.
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    While the Nets were able to flip to switch offensively after halftime, the Knicks continued to struggle, shooting 28 percent from the field on the day. Dadiet’s 20 points were the team’s highest, but he needed 16 attempts to reach that total. Like Mohamed Diawara (seven points, six rebounds and one three-pointer), Dadiet is hoping to earn a shot at consistent rotation opportunities next season for the reigning champs. That makes this summer critical for both, and Friday’s performances were lacking.
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    After playing sparingly as a freshman at North Carolina, Nickel played one season at Virginia Tech before transferring to Vanderbilt for his final two. And Mark Byington’s system paid dividends for the 6-foot-6 wing, who averaged 12.0 points, 2.8 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 2.8 three-pointers as a Commodore. Nickel shot 40.2 percent from three at Vanderbilt on 6.9 attempts per game; the perimeter shooting ability is his best asset as a potential pro. The question for Nickel in New York is whether he’ll be on a standard contract or a two-way contract. With the Knicks looking to avoid the second apron and their depth on the wings, Nickel may have a tough time cracking the rotation consistently as a rookie.
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    While Diawara was not in the Knicks’ playoff rotation during the team’s run to the NBA title, he did have his moments during the regular season. As a result, there was some intrigue as restricted free agency approached. However, according to Monday’s report, the rookie will not even test those waters, as he has decided to return to the New York on a multi-year deal. Nothing has been confirmed, but early reports indicate the contract is four years long. While Diawara is worth rostering in dynasty leagues, his redraft league value will depend in part on whether the Knicks can re-sign Landry Shamet.
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    Shamet has been added to the lengthy list of Knicks players who won’t play in a game that won’t affect the team’s playoff seeding. His absence frees up playing time for Mohamed Diawara and Pacôme Dadiet, with the former offering a higher ceiling for those in active fantasy leagues.
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    Of the Knicks’ five starters, Bridges may be the only one guaranteed to play in Sunday’s game against the Hornets, preserving his consecutive games played streak. However, fantasy managers in active leagues who are rostering Bridges should not expect him to play starters’ minutes. Jordan Clarkson (10/1/4) and Mohamed Diawara (3/1/1/1) are likely to see their opportunities increase in the regular season finale.
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    Making his first appearance in a game since January 27 after undergoing sports hernia surgery, McBride may have aggravated the issue during Sunday’s loss to the Thunder. The good news is that he’s questionable for Tuesday’s game. If McBride can’t play on Tuesday, Jordan Clarkson and Mohamed Diawara would see their minutes increase.

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    Lonnie Walker IV agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract with the Nuggets, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania.

    Walker spent the last season with Maccabi Tel Aviv in the EuroLeague. Prior to that, he spent seven seasons in the NBA. Walker 12.4 points and 23.4 minutes per game in 2024-25 with the Sixers. He’ll earn the veteran minimum with the Nuggets.
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    Dillon Brooks agreed to a three-year, $73 million contract extension, reports ESPN’s Shams Charania.

    Brooks only played 56 games last year, breaking a streak of three consecutive seasons with at least 72 games played. Still, Brooks averaged a career-high 20.2 points per game in his first year in Phoenix. That seems to have made an impression as the Suns decided to lock up the 30-year-old guard for the foreseeable future. With the team bringing in Miles Bridges and Luke Kennard this offseason, it could be tough to repeat the usage that led to his career-high scoring.
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    Rockets waived JD Davison.

    Davison signed a standard contract with the Rockets last season after starting the year on a two-way deal. He averaged 7.8 minutes in 28 appearances for the Rockets.
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    76ers head coach Nick Nurse said during a recent interview that LeBron James will initiate offense for the team next season.

    While Tyrese Maxey will continue to take on a prominent playmaking role for the 76ers, LeBron’s arrival gives the team another option to trust in that regard. “He is an offense creator,” Nurse said, according to NBC Sports Philadelphia. “He is certainly a guy that will bring the ball up the floor and try to create for himself and others. He is really good for others.” After averaging at least eight assists each of the prior two seasons, James’ average dipped slightly to 7.2 per game in 2025-26. With the offensive weapons in Philadelphia’s starting lineup, he could experience an increase in that category next season, which should help his fantasy value.
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    HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reports that the Clippers signed Jalen Pickett to a two-way contract.

    The 32nd overall pick in the 2023 draft, Pickett spent his first three NBA seasons with the Nuggets. In 126 appearances over three seasons, the 6-foot-2 guard averaged 4.0 points, 1.6 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 0.8 three-pointers in 12.7 minutes per game. Given the options at point guard on the Clippers’ roster who currently hold standard contracts, Pickett’s chances of impacting fantasy basketball next season are slim.
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    Melbourne United signed Cole Anthony.

    The 15th overall pick in the 2020 draft, Anthony spent his first five seasons in Orlando before moving to Milwaukee ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. The 6-foot-2 guard appeared in 35 games for the Bucks before being traded to Phoenix at the February deadline, with the Suns waiving him at the end of the month. Anthony’s move to Australia won’t affect redraft leagues, but dynasty league managers rostering him can afford to move on.
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    Raptors signed Andre Jackson Jr. to an Exhibit 10 contract.

    The 36th overall pick in the 2023 draft, Jackson spent his first three NBA seasons in Milwaukee. While there were occasional moments when his athleticism was on display, the former UConn wing could not lock down consistent rotation minutes with the Bucks. In Toronto, he’ll compete for one of the team’s final roster spots when training camp opens in late September.
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    Mohamed Diawara (finger) has resumed on-court workouts and is expected to be ready to go when training camp opens in September.

    Diawara, who had his moments during the 2025-26 regular season before falling out of the rotation for the team’s title run, injured his left ring finger during Summer League. While he did need to undergo surgery, the wing has already returned to the court and is expected to be fully ready when the Knicks open training camp in late September. There should once again be opportunities for Diawara to contribute during the regular season, but he is not a player to select in redraft leagues.
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    NBA insider Chris Haynes reports that the Raptors have signed Trey Jemison to a two-way contract.

    Jemison has played for five different NBA teams in his three seasons, most recently spending the 2025-26 campaign with the Knicks on a two-way deal. The 6-foot-11 center appeared in 13 NBA games for the champs, averaging 6.3 minutes per game. While Toronto has experienced success in using its G League affiliate to develop players, Jemison is unlikely to be in a position to impact fantasy basketball next season.
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    CBS Sports’ Isaac Trotter reports that Tyler Nickel is expected to explore his options for a potential return to college.

    Selected with the 47th overall pick in June’s draft, Nickel was arguably the Knicks’ best performer at Summer League in Las Vegas. However, a recent lawsuit ruling that now allows players to play five seasons of college basketball may have opened the door for a return to campus. Nickel, who entered his name into the transfer portal in April, is said to be considering the possibility of playing another season of college basketball. According to the Nashville Post, his NIL valuation ranges from $1-1.4 million, likely more money than Nickel would make if he were to agree to a deal with the Knicks. If he does return to college, the Knicks would retain Nickel’s draft rights.