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2023 New York Knicks Regular Season Overview

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Standing (Conference)Conference Rank	2nd Eastern Conference
WinsWins	50
LossesLosses	32
PPGPoints Per Game	112.8
PPG AllowedPoints Per Game Allowed	108.2
RPGRebounds Per Game	45.2
APGAssists Per Game	24.4
Head CoachHead Coach	Tom Thibodeau

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Rokas Jokubaitis

NYK Point Guard #0

Rokas Jokubaitis shot 7-of-7 from the field in Wednesday’s 106-105 win over the Kings, amassing 16 points, one rebound, five assists, two steals, one block, and two 3-pointers in 21 minutes.

After failing to qualify for the Paris Olympics with Lithuania, Jokubaitis joined the Knicks in Las Vegas for summer league. He’s come off the bench and has functioned well in that role, providing scoring and playmaking from the guard position. Whether or not the Knicks will have room for Jokubaitis on their regular season roster remains to be seen, as second-round draft pick Tyler Kolek has been signed to a four-year deal. Jokubaitis spent last season with Barcelona in Spain’s ACB.
Tyler Kolek

NYK Point Guard

Tyler Kolek shot 6-of-14 from the field and 6-of-7 from the foul line in Wednesday’s 106-105 win over Sacramento, scoring 21 points with four rebounds, eight assists, two steals, and three 3-pointers in 32 minutes.

One day removed from blowing a big lead in a loss to the Nets, the Knicks got their first win of the summer after nearly collapsing again. And Kolek made the two biggest shots, a baseline floater followed by a layup through contact to give New York the win. After focusing primarily on setting up others in New York’s first two games, the second-round pick was more aggressive in looking for his shot. Kolek’s role will be different once the regular season begins, but summer league allows him to do more scoring.
Cameron Payne

NYK Point Guard #22

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Knicks have signed Cameron Payne to a one-year, $3.1 million deal.

The Knicks have another left-handed point guard on their roster, with Payne joining Jalen Brunson and second-round pick Tyler Kolek (Deuce McBride is the only right-hander). The 2015 first-round pick began last season with the Bucks but was more impactful during his time with the 76ers. In 31 games with Philadelphia, Payne averaged 9.3 points and 3.1 assists in 19.4 minutes. Brunson’s presence means it will be difficult for Payne to provide consistent fantasy value, but he will have every opportunity to compete with Kolek for the backup point guard job.
Duane Washington Jr.

NYK Point Guard #1

Duane Washington Jr. tallied 26 points (8-of-18 FGs, 6-of-8 FTs), three rebounds, one steal, and four 3-pointers in 31 minutes in Saturday’s loss to the Hornets.

Washington is one of the most experienced players on the Knicks roster, so his offensive takeover on Saturday was unsurprising. He finished last season on a two-way contract but is currently an unrestricted free agent, so Washington’s performance against the Hornets came at a perfect time. Also fighting for a contract is Jacob Toppin, who finished the loss with 19 points, six rebounds, three assists, one block, and two 3-pointers in 32 minutes. Unlike Washington, Toppin is a restricted free agent.
Ariel Hukporti

NYK Center

Ariel Hukporti amassed six points (3-of-6 FGs), five rebounds, and two assists in 17 minutes in Saturday’s 94-90 loss to the Hornets.

Selected with the final pick of the 2024 NBA Draft, Hukporti started his summer league debut on Saturday. He was solid as a rebounder, but the more experienced Dmytro Skapintsev (nine points, seven rebounds, two assists, and one blocked shot in 20 minutes) played more minutes off the bench. Hukporti is on a two-way contract, and the Knicks not filling the void left by Isaiah Hartenstein at this point in the offseason could open the door for Ariel to fight for rotation minutes, especially if New York does not re-sign Precious Achiuwa.
Pacome Dadiet

NYK Small Forward

Pacome Dadiet accounted for five points (2-of-8 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), five rebounds, and two assists in 28 minutes.

Dadiet, the 25th overall pick in last month’s draft, took on a challenging assignment in his summer debut. He was tasked with defending Brandon Miller, who finished third in last season’s Rookie of the Year voting, for most of Saturday’s game. While Dadiet certainly did not back down from the challenge, it was clear on both ends of the floor why he’s viewed as a long-term prospect, not a player who can help the Knicks immediately. However, he’ll have more time to gain experience, and the Knicks’ depth on the wings should aid Dadiet in his development.
Tyler Kolek

NYK Point Guard

Tyler Kolek finished Saturday’s 94-90 loss to the Knicks with seven points (2-of-6 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, seven assists, one steal, and one 3-pointer in 29 minutes.

Making his Knicks summer debut, Kolek rolled sevens on Saturday afternoon. The shooting may not have been impressive, but he was effective as a rebounder and distributor. The former Marquette point guard has been lauded for his efficiency, and zero turnovers countered his seven assists. The presence of Jalen Brunson makes Kolek’s chances of making waves in fantasy basketball slim. However, he plays the game in a way that should get him into Tom Thibodeau’s rotation coming off the bench.
Kevin McCullar

NYK Shooting Guard

Kevin McCullar (left knee bone bruise) will not play for the Knicks’ summer league team; instead, he will remain in New York to continue rehabbing his knee.

McCullar, the 56th overall pick in last month’s draft, did not play again for Kansas after injuring his knee during a March 9 game against Houston. His absence will allow the Knicks to evaluate other wings on the summer league roster. As for the regular season, McCullar faces a difficult fight for rotation minutes due to how deep the Knicks are at his position.
Jalen Brunson

NYK Point Guard #11

ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Jalen Brunson has agreed to a four-year, $156.5 million extension that is $113 million less than the extension he could have signed in 2025.

Brunson’s deal includes a player option in Year 4, which means he can opt out and sign another four-year deal worth $323 million in 2027. The move allows him to save a serious franchise contender serious money with the understanding that he’ll be able to recoup those savings with his next deal. New York is among the favorites to win the NBA championship in 2024-25 thanks to a loaded roster that includes Mikal Bridges and OG Anunoby in addition to most of the roster that just made the Eastern Conference semis.
Precious Achiuwa

NYK Power Forward #5

According to The Athletic’s Fred Katz, the Knicks won’t be extending a qualifying offer to Achiuwa.

Achiuwa was serviceable for stints after joining the Knicks via trade, but New York has other priorities after trading for Mikal Bridges and re-signing OG Anunoby. The Knicks aren’t opposed to brining Achiuwa back, but it appears like they’d prefer to do so for cheaper.

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