The Knicks have shored up the tip of their roster.
Jericho Sims, the 2021 second-round choose who climbed into the rotation by the tip of final season, agreed to a three-year contract value $6 million, a supply confirmed Thursday. The closing yr is a group possibility.
In an adjoining transfer, the Knicks agreed to signal this yr’s second-round choose, guard Trevor Keels, to a two-way contract, a supply confirmed. Sims was on a two-way contract final season. Feron Hunt, a 23-year-old wing, nonetheless occupies the group’s different two-way deal.
The transfer to lock down Sims for a number of years was anticipated after he earned minutes and belief from Tom Thibodeau, taking part in 41 video games whereas averaging 2.2 factors and 4.1 rebounds. He additionally began 5 instances.
At 6-9, the 23-year-old middle is smaller than starter Mitchell Robinson however arguably stronger with the same skillset. Both function completely across the rim and Sims has the potential, given his pace and athleticism, to be a greater pick-and-roll defender.
His signing leaves the Knicks with one open roster spot and presumably one other if Taj Gibson doesn’t return.
Sims is successful story because the 58th general choose, a participant many felt was destined for less than the G League earlier than he shined in Summer League and NBA preseason. The quiet product of Minnesota is taking part in once more in Summer League with the opener Friday in Vegas towards the Warriors.
Keels and Hunt are additionally on New York’s Summer League roster.
Although the free company moratorium is over, the Knicks have but to announce their signings of Jalen Brunson or Isaiah Hartenstein. According to experiences, Brunson’s pre-scheduled trip and camp look is delaying his official signing on the four-year, $105 million deal.
There are additionally rumblings across the league in regards to the Knicks’ tampering with Brunson (the settlement was extensively reported earlier than free company started) and a doable penalty if the NBA investigates.
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Source: www.bostonherald.com