Jalen Brunson is set to receive a significant boost with the Knicks signing 6-foot-9 NBA champion forward Mohamed Diawara.
What happened?
The New York Knicks have made a notable roster move by signing Diawara to a multiyear, $10-plus million deal.
Diawara was part of the champion Knicks after spending the season on a standard contract.
Why it matters for Jalen Brunson
The signing of Diawara is expected to assist star point guard Jalen Brunson moving forward.
Diawara averaged 3.6 points and 1.4 rebounds per game while shooting 42.3% from the field in the 2025-26 season.
The 21-year-old big man appeared in 69 of New York’s 82 regular-season contests.
What comes next?
With a year of valuable NBA experience under his belt, there’s a chance Diawara could take a significant leap forward with New York in Year 2.
Diawara was a 1.2-point, 1.5-rebound per game contributor for the Knicks in six postseason games.
The Knicks are likely still celebrating their remarkable championship victory over the San Antonio Spurs to cap off the 2025-26 season.
The franchise stormed back from significant deficits, answering the bell more often than not on their way to a 4-1 series win.
Diawara began his professional career overseas, competing with Paris Basketball, Poitiers Basket 86, and Cholet Basket before getting drafted by the Los Angeles Clippers in 2025.