The expected move they made in New York. The Knicks, who were weakened in the paint by the farewell of Isaiah Hartenstein and an injury to Mitchell Robinson — who has yet to recover — opted to guarantee Jericho Sims’ contract through the 2024-25 NBA campaign; Michael Scotto reports from HoopsHype.

The New York organization had until Friday, August 16 to cut the young center and prevent his $2.1 million contract from being enforced. However, they let that date pass to ensure that the player would continue with them.

Selected 58th overall in the 2021 draft, Sims has appeared in 138 games over his first three NBA seasons, including 32 starts. Compared to last year, 2023-24, he has taken the court 45 times (11 of them in the starting five) and is averaging 2 points and 3.3 rebounds in 13 minutes per night.

Once Robinson is back, Sims should be the third. center From the team, knowing that Precious Achiuwa will be the main replacement for the still-injured Robinson. It's an important campaign for Sims, as it will be the first time in three years that he has made it to training camp without having to undergo surgery over the summer.

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