Welcome to the Knicks James Nnaji

thebuzzardman · Post #41 » by **thebuzzardman** » Wed Feb 5, 2025 11:40 am

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thebuzzardman · Post #42 » by **thebuzzardman** » Wed Feb 5, 2025 11:46 am

Could take Sims spot as the 5th center!

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ctorres · Post #43 » by **ctorres** » Wed Feb 5, 2025 12:48 pm

What a false alarm. I thought we made a trade today, lol

Context · Post #44 » by **Context** » Wed Feb 5, 2025 2:35 pm

ctorres wrote:What a false alarm. I thought we made a trade today, lol

I know right...I wasnt too happy about this one CT :lol:

WargamesX · Post #45 » by **WargamesX** » Wed Feb 5, 2025 11:52 pm

I thought we made a move

Post #46 » by **Luv those Knicks** » Thu Feb 6, 2025 2:04 am

WargamesX wrote:I thought we made a move

Fooled me too. I was wondering why I hadn't seen this anywhere else.

Polk377 · Post #47 » by **Polk377** » Thu Feb 6, 2025 3:04 am

I guess not the best time to bring this up again... :lol:

StlHawksFan · Post #48 » by **StlHawksFan** » Thu Feb 6, 2025 3:14 pm

Toppin and Ryan will not ne eligible for 2ways next season. We only have 1 2nd round pick so I could see Nnaji getting a 2way.

The real question will be how to fill out the last 4 spots in the roster:
C KAT, Mitch, Hukporti
F OG, Bridges, Dadiet
G Brunson, Hart, Deuce, Kolek

Knicks will have around $8.9M in apron space to sign 4 guys. The 2025 2nd round pick and McCullar would bring us to 12 spots and just $6.6M to go. Precious on a Deuce deal and a vet minimum?

KnixinSix · Post #49 » by **KnixinSix** » Fri Feb 7, 2025 6:13 pm

StlHawksFan wrote:Toppin and Ryan will not ne eligible for 2ways next season. We only have 1 2nd round pick so I could see Nnaji getting a 2way.

The real question will be how to fill out the last 4 spots in the roster:
C KAT, Mitch, Hukporti
F OG, Bridges, Dadiet
G Brunson, Hart, Deuce, Kolek

Knicks will have around $8.9M in apron space to sign 4 guys. The 2025 2nd round pick and McCullar would bring us to 12 spots and just $6.6M to go. Precious on a Deuce deal and a vet minimum?

Delon Wright is a vet and defensive stopper. He is a very likely candidate in this mix.

Post #50 » by **Luv those Knicks** » Fri Jun 20, 2025 6:19 am

Polk377 wrote:I guess not the best time to bring this up again...

How bout now??? :-D

James Nnaji is leaving his team in Spain to try to make the Knicks roster next year. He's currently working out with the Knicks and confirmed for the summer league.

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/new-york-knicks/news/knicks-forgotten-man-abandons-overseas-contract-play-new-york/c1197cd81a4cebc1c71f543d

prophet_of_rage · Post #51 » by **prophet_of_rage** » Fri Jun 20, 2025 9:57 am

Mitch's replacement? Can he hit free throws?

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stuporman · Post #52 » by **stuporman** » Fri Jun 20, 2025 10:37 am

Wait...he's always injured? I guess you got your Mitch replacement but without any of the NBA level skills of the original, good luck with that.

Polk377 · Post #53 » by **Polk377** » Fri Jun 20, 2025 12:08 pm

Luv those Knicks wrote:
Polk377 wrote:I guess not the best time to bring this up again...

How bout now???

James Nnaji is leaving his team in Spain to try to make the Knicks roster next year. He's currently working out with the Knicks and confirmed for the summer league.

https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/new-york-knicks/news/knicks-forgotten-man-abandons-overseas-contract-play-new-york/c1197cd81a4cebc1c71f543d

I still like his potential. Reminds me of Clint Capella. I guess he will battle it out with Hakporti for that #3 C spot.

WaltFrazier · Post #54 » by **WaltFrazier** » Fri Jun 20, 2025 3:02 pm

Zenzibar wrote:

Watch on YouTube

Nice dunks but a two year old video. What is the timing of his back surgery vs these highlights? Can he play SL this summer?

Post #55 » by **Luv those Knicks** » Fri Jun 20, 2025 7:32 pm

WaltFrazier wrote:
Zenzibar wrote:

Watch on YouTube

Nice dunks but a two year old video. What is the timing of his back surgery vs these highlights? Can he play SL this summer?

He intends to play Summer League with NY this summer. That much was reported, but I don't know the extent of his injuries or recovery time.

He was drafted in 2023, and he's still just 20. he turns 21 in just under 2 months. At that age, it's hard to imagine he'll have much to contribute on the NBA level, but his size and apparent athleticism makes him interesting. I wouldn't expect much from on for the Knicks in 25-26 though, if he makes the extended roster at all (what is it, 18 men now? 17?)

Post #56 » by **Diop** » Sat Jun 21, 2025 4:50 am

He looked like such a man child in Charlottes summer league that I got excited. So physical.
But the injuries and lack of polish took the shine off.

I still hope he develops, he has the right build, seemed to work hard and have some IQ.

nykballa2k4 · Post #57 » by **nykballa2k4** » Sat Jun 21, 2025 12:07 pm

Highlights make him look like Euroleague Shawn Kemp. He seeks vengeance on that rim!

Good for him, good for us.

HopelessKnick · Post #58 » by **HopelessKnick** » Sat Jun 21, 2025 3:07 pm

I wonder if it can be so difficult to find a euro player that could be a good 8th-10th man and provide a solid 15minutes a game.....like a high IQ, ball moving player able to shoot etc. that could be signed here.

Kampuchea · Post #59 » by **Kampuchea** » Sat Jun 21, 2025 5:29 pm

HopelessKnick wrote:I wonder if it can be so difficult to find a euro player that could be a good 8th-10th man and provide a solid 15minutes a game.....like a high IQ, ball moving player able to shoot etc. that could be signed here.

Yes, finding a Euro rotation player getting 15min a game on a top 5 team is very difficult.

You get vet min players to fill a void - like Shamet or similar.

thebuzzardman · Post #60 » by **thebuzzardman** » Sat Jun 21, 2025 5:54 pm