Diawara agreed to a standard contract with the Knicks on Monday, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reports.
Diawara originally had an Exhibit 10 contract, but he made enough of an impression at training camp to make the final roster. That said, the rookie second-rounder doesn't appear likely to be part of the Opening Night rotation.
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Knicks' Mohamed Diawara: Listed as starter Friday
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Diawara is listed in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Hornets.
Karl-Anthony Towns (quad), Josh Hart (back) and OG Anunoby (ankle) are sitting out Friday's exhibition, so Diawara will get the start and could see heavy minutes. Joining him in the first unit Friday night will be Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, Jordan Clarkson and Trey Jemison.
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Knicks' Mohamed Diawara: Inks deal with New York
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The Knicks signed Diawara to an Exhibit 10 contract Tuesday.
Diawara was selected as the No. 51 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft but will have to prove his worth during training camp and throughout the preseason to earn a roster spot. The French import averaged 5.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game while playing overseas with Cholet in the LNB Elite during the 2024-25 campaign.
Knicks' Mohamed Diawara: Scores nine to close Summer League
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Diawara (ankle) contributed nine points (4-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt), seven rebounds, three assists and two steals across 23 minutes in Saturday's 94-85 Summer League loss to the Wizards.
Diawara returned for Saturday's Summer League finale after missing Thursday's game against the Pacers with a sprained left ankle. He was selected No. 51 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft.
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Knicks' Mohamed Diawara: Nursing sprained left ankle
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Diawara is out for Thursday's Summer League game against the Pacers due to a sprained left ankle, Steve Popper of Newsday reports.
It's not clear when Diawara suffered the injury, but he can be deemed day-to-day for the time being. Through three Summer League appearances (one start), the rookie second-rounder has averaged 6.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 22.2 minutes per game.
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Knicks' Mohamed Diawara: Taken by Knicks with 51st pick
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Diawara was selected by the Knicks with the No. 51 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
Diawara looks like a long-term bet for the Knicks, as the 20-year-old forward is a bit rough around the edges and might not be ready to play in the NBA right now. It's unclear if the Knicks aim to give him a chance stateside or if he'll be a draft-and-stash prospect. Diawara averaged 5.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game with Cholet during the 2024-25 season in the LNB Elite, France's top-tier league.
