Luca Vildoza (foot) is in a walking boot and did not practice Tuesday.
After struggling for Argentina in the Tokyo Olympics, Vildoza was unable to impress the Knicks coaching staff during summer league action in Las Vegas. He went scoreless, missing all four of his FG attempts in two games before being forced to sit out due to a sore foot. The foot issue was apparently far more significant than first reported, as he is now in a boot. President Leon Rose signed Vildoza to a four-year, $13.6 million contract back in May, but the pact is non-guaranteed. The Knicks have until October 21, the day after the season opener, to release Vildoza, which would open up a roster spot