According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the New York Knicks have signed second-round pick Mohamed Diawara to a standard one-year rookie NBA contract.
He had previously been on an Exhibit 10 deal before the team converted it to a standard contract, officially making him the 15th player on New York’s roster to open the season.
Diawara seized his moment in the spotlight Friday night, delivering a strong two-way performance in the New York Knicks’ preseason finale against the Charlotte Hornets.
Earning a spot in the starting lineup, the 20-year-old forward posted eight points and matched the team high with seven rebounds in 21 minutes. New York outscored Charlotte by 12 during his time on the floor, the second-best mark among Knicks starters, trailing only center Trey Jemison III.
After a gritty preseason showing, he earned a spot on the Knicks’ regular-season roster, bringing a blend of high-end athleticism and length to the frontcourt.
This is a developing story; more news to come.